Clydia
Meaning
"from the River Clyde (strong current)"
Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #24,346
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cly, Lydia
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the River Clyde (strong current)"
Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota
"rye clearing, wood clearer"
Origin: Old English
Ryler is more popular, ranked #3495 vs #24346 for Clydia.
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Ryler is more popular, ranked #3495 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.
Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin). Ryler means "rye clearing, wood clearer" (Old English origin).
Clydia is primarily a girl name. Ryler is primarily a boy name.