Cynthia vs Claudia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

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Cynthia Rank #827

Claudia Rank #1,091

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Is Cynthia or Claudia more popular?

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Claudia mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin).

Are Cynthia and Claudia boy or girl names?

Cynthia is primarily a girl name. Claudia is primarily a girl name.