Cal vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Cal Rank #671

Clyde Rank #728

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Cal or Clyde more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Cal and Clyde mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Cal and Clyde boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.