Clea vs Ludlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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Ludlow

Boy #38,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill by the loud river"

Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,683
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lud, Lou

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Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Ludlow Rank #38,683

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 vs #38683 for Ludlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Ludlow ___

  • Ludlow James
  • Ludlow Henry
  • Ludlow Charles
  • Ludlow Edward
  • Ludlow George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Ludlow

Hartley Beckett Eloise Margot Thatcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Ludlow more popular?

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.

What do Clea and Ludlow mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are Clea and Ludlow boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Ludlow is primarily a boy name.

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