Sylvia vs Clydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #24,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the River Clyde (strong current)"

Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota

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Sylvia Rank #361

Clydia Rank #24,346

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #24346 for Clydia.

Is Sylvia or Clydia more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Clydia mean?

Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin). Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin).

Are Sylvia and Clydia boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a girl name. Clydia is primarily a girl name.