Clyde vs Alistair

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 #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Clyde Rank #728

Alistair Rank #910

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Clyde or Alistair more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Alistair mean?

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

Are Clyde and Alistair boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.