Ben vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

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Ben Rank #802

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Clyde mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Ben and Clyde boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.