Clyde vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clyde Rank #728

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Alden mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Clyde and Alden boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.