Cleveland

Meaning

Land of the cliff or steep bank.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'clif' (cliff) and 'land' (land, territory). Originally a place name in England that became used as a given name, particularly in the United States.

About the Name Cleveland

Cleveland is primarily known as a place name that became a given name in America, most famously borne by President Grover Cleveland. Its use as a personal name reflects the 19th-century American tradition of adopting geographical names.

Notable Bearers