Claudia vs Paola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Paola

Girl #1,081 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,081
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao, Pola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claudia Rank #1,091
Paola Rank #1,081

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudia or Paola more popular?

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Claudia and Paola mean?

Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin). Paola means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Claudia and Paola boy or girl names?

Claudia is primarily a girl name. Paola is primarily a girl name.

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