Name Meaning & Origin
"A diminutive of the male given name Clifford."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Clif is a name documented across multiple cultural traditions.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Clif" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Clifford.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~199 people named Clif in the US. Peaked in 1959 with 19 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Clif is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 3.
Clif is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 199 people in the United States are named Clif. The name peaked in 1959 with 19 recorded uses.
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