Cleveland is an American given name of Native American origin, meaning 'town beside a cliff'. It gained popularity as a given name during the mid-19th century and has since been used sporadically. The city of Cleveland, Ohio, named after its founder, General Moses Cleaveland, has contributed to the familiarity of this name.
"The name Cleveland experienced fluctuating popularity from the 1920s to the 1970s, with an average of about 6 births per year over this period."