Boston vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Boston Rank #628

Clyde Rank #728

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Boston or Clyde more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Boston and Clyde mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Boston and Clyde boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.