Clyde vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Clyde Rank #728

Alec Rank #880

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Clyde or Alec more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Alec mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Clyde and Alec boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.