Richard vs Clydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #24,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the River Clyde (strong current)"

Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota

Scottish American English

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Richard Rank #232

Clydia Rank #24,346

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #24346 for Clydia.

Is Richard or Clydia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clydia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin).

Are Richard and Clydia boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clydia is primarily a girl name.