Clodie vs Erwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,429
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erv, Win

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clodie Rank #37,819
Erwin Rank #2,429

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #37819 for Clodie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clodie ___

  • Clodie Rose
  • Clodie Pearl
  • Clodie Mae
  • Clodie Ann
  • Clodie June

Erwin ___

  • Erwin James
  • Erwin Lee
  • Erwin Scott
  • Erwin Paul
  • Erwin Thomas
  • Erwin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clodie

Millie Edie Flossie Archie Bertie

If you choose Erwin

Walter Harold Dorothea Mildred Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clodie or Erwin more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Clodie at #37819 in the United States.

What do Clodie and Erwin mean?

Clodie means "lame (from Latin claudus)" (Latin origin). Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin).

Are Clodie and Erwin boy or girl names?

Clodie is primarily a girl name. Erwin is primarily a boy name.

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