Clio vs Penny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clio

Girl #6,136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glory, fame"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,136
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clio Rank #6,136
Penny Rank #746

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 vs #6136 for Clio.

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

Penny ___

  • Penny Rose
  • Penny Jane
  • Penny Lou
  • Penny Mae
  • Penny Grace
  • Penny Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clio

Iris Phoebe Calliope Orion Atlas

If you choose Penny

Nellie Bea Dot Hazel Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio or Penny more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Clio at #6136 in the United States.

What do Clio and Penny mean?

Clio means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Clio and Penny boy or girl names?

Clio is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.

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