Allen vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Allen Rank #574

Clyde Rank #728

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Allen or Clyde more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Allen and Clyde mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Allen and Clyde boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.