Clio vs Thoreau

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clio Rank #6,136
Thoreau Rank #13,715

Clio is more popular, ranked #6136 vs #13715 for Thoreau.

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

Thoreau ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clio

Iris Phoebe Calliope Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio or Thoreau more popular?

Clio is more popular, ranked #6136 compared to Thoreau at #13715 in the United States.

What do Clio and Thoreau mean?

Clio means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Clio and Thoreau boy or girl names?

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

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