Clydia vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clydia

Girl #24,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Clyde (strong current)"

Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,346
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cly, Lydia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clydia Rank #24,346
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #24346 for Clydia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clydia ___

  • Clydia Rose
  • Clydia Jane
  • Clydia Marie
  • Clydia Grace
  • Clydia Ann
  • Clydia Louise

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clydia

Lydia Claudia Sylvia Vivian Myrtle

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clydia or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.

What do Clydia and David mean?

Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clydia and David boy or girl names?

Clydia is primarily a girl name. David is primarily a boy name.

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