Meaning A boy's name of English origin, it means "Diminutive of Clifford: River ford near a cliff." Origin of Clyff English Popular Middle Names Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Clyff Similar Names Clyfford Clift Ashenford Clyford Cliffton Cliftun Clyffton Clyfton Clyftun Cliff Year by Year Popularity of Clyff