Clay vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern 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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Clay Rank #544

Clyde Rank #728

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clay or Clyde more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clay and Clyde mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Clay and Clyde boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.