Clio vs Cub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cub

Boy #13,871 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young bear, young animal"

Origin: Old Norse kubbr via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,871
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1

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Popularity Comparison

Clio Rank #6,136
Cub Rank #13,871

Clio is more popular, ranked #6136 vs #13871 for Cub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clio ___

  • Clio Rose
  • Clio Jane
  • Clio Marie
  • Clio Isabelle
  • Clio Elise
  • Clio Wren

Cub ___

  • Cub James
  • Cub Bear
  • Cub Lee
  • Cub River
  • Cub Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clio

Iris Phoebe Calliope Orion Atlas

If you choose Cub

Bear Fox Hawk Wren Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio or Cub more popular?

Clio is more popular, ranked #6136 compared to Cub at #13871 in the United States.

What do Clio and Cub mean?

Clio means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Cub means "young bear, young animal" (Old Norse kubbr via English origin).

Are Clio and Cub boy or girl names?

Clio is primarily a girl name. Cub is primarily a boy name.

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