Clifford Mo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Mo — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Mo is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifford is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics The surname Mo: Mo, a girl in the Horrible Histories TV series Mo, also known as Mortimer, in the novel Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Mo, in the webcomic Jesus and Mo Mo, the main character in the Mo's Mischief children's book series Mo, an ophthalmosaurus from The Land Before Time franchise MO (Maintenance Operator), a robot in the Filmation series Young Sentinels Mo, a main character in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist M-O (Microbe Obliterator), a robot in the film WALL-E Mo the clown, a character played by Roy Rene, 20th-century Australian stage comedian Mo Effanga, in the BBC medical drama series Holby City Mo . Clifford is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifford reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifford

Meaning: ford by a cliff

English

Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics

Surname: Mo

Vietnamese

Mo, a girl in the Horrible Histories TV series Mo, also known as Mortimer, in the novel Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Mo, in the webcomic Jesus and Mo Mo, the main character in the Mo's Mischief children's book series Mo, an ophthalmosaurus from The Land Before Time franchise MO (Maintenance Operator), a robot in the Filmation series Young Sentinels Mo, a main character in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist M-O (Microbe Obliterator), a robot in the film WALL-E Mo the clown, a character played by Roy Rene, 20th-century Australian stage comedian Mo Effanga, in the BBC medical drama series Holby City Mo .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Clifford Mo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifford Mo:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifford?
The first name Clifford originates from English. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics
When was Clifford most popular?
The name Clifford reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mo?
The surname Mo originates from Vietnamese. Mo, a girl in the Horrible Histories TV series Mo, also known as Mortimer, in the novel Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Mo, in the webcomic Jesus and Mo Mo, the main character in the Mo's Mischief children's book series Mo, an ophthalmosaurus from The Land Before Time franchise MO (Maintenance Operator), a robot in the Filmation series Young Sentinels Mo, a main character in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist M-O (Microbe Obliterator), a robot in the film WALL-E Mo the clown, a character played by Roy Rene, 20th-century Australian stage comedian Mo Effanga, in the BBC medical drama series Holby City Mo .
What are the origins of the name Clifford Mo?
The name Clifford Mo combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Mo originates from Vietnamese.
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