Clio vs Shirley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,454
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shirl

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Popularity Comparison

Clio Rank #6,136
Shirley Rank #1,454

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 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

Shirley ___

  • Shirley Ann
  • Shirley Marie
  • Shirley Jean
  • Shirley Grace
  • Shirley Louise
  • Shirley Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clio

Iris Phoebe Calliope Orion Atlas

If you choose Shirley

Dorothy Phyllis Beverly Geraldine Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio or Shirley more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Clio at #6136 in the United States.

What do Clio and Shirley mean?

Clio means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Clio and Shirley boy or girl names?

Clio is primarily a girl name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.

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