Alistair vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Alistair Rank #910

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Clyde mean?

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

Are Alistair and Clyde boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.