Alec vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Alec Rank #880

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Clyde mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Alec and Clyde boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.