Clifford Webster

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Webster — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Webster 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 Webster: Aaron Webster (1959–2001), Canadian murder victim Aaron Webster (footballer) (born 1980), English footballer Andrew Webster, several people Adam Webster (footballer, born 1995) (born 1995), English footballer Alasdair Webster (born 1934), Australian politician Alex Webster, bass player in the band Cannibal Corpse Alexander Webster (1708–1784), Scottish writer and clergyman Alexander Webster (New York politician) (1734–1810), New York politician Andy Webster (footballer, born 1982), Scottish football player Arthur Gordon Webster, American physicist, founder of the American Physical Society Augu. 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: Webster

Scottish

Aaron Webster (1959–2001), Canadian murder victim Aaron Webster (footballer) (born 1980), English footballer Andrew Webster, several people Adam Webster (footballer, born 1995) (born 1995), English footballer Alasdair Webster (born 1934), Australian politician Alex Webster, bass player in the band Cannibal Corpse Alexander Webster (1708–1784), Scottish writer and clergyman Alexander Webster (New York politician) (1734–1810), New York politician Andy Webster (footballer, born 1982), Scottish football player Arthur Gordon Webster, American physicist, founder of the American Physical Society Augu.

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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:

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Notable People Named Clifford Webster

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 Webster:

3
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Webster?
The surname Webster originates from Scottish. Aaron Webster (1959–2001), Canadian murder victim Aaron Webster (footballer) (born 1980), English footballer Andrew Webster, several people Adam Webster (footballer, born 1995) (born 1995), English footballer Alasdair Webster (born 1934), Australian politician Alex Webster, bass player in the band Cannibal Corpse Alexander Webster (1708–1784), Scottish writer and clergyman Alexander Webster (New York politician) (1734–1810), New York politician Andy Webster (footballer, born 1982), Scottish football player Arthur Gordon Webster, American physicist, founder of the American Physical Society Augu.
What are the origins of the name Clifford Webster?
The name Clifford Webster combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Webster originates from Scottish.
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