Arthur vs Clydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Clydia

Girl #24,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Clyde (strong current)"

Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,346
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cly, Lydia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Clydia Rank #24,346

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #24346 for Clydia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Clydia ___

  • Clydia Rose
  • Clydia Jane
  • Clydia Marie
  • Clydia Grace
  • Clydia Ann
  • Clydia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Clydia

Lydia Claudia Sylvia Vivian Myrtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Clydia more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Clydia mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin).

Are Arthur and Clydia boy or girl names?

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

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