Clyde vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Clyde Rank #728

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Allen mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Clyde and Allen boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.