Clyde vs Alvin

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 #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Clyde Rank #728

Alvin Rank #792

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Clyde or Alvin more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Alvin mean?

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

Are Clyde and Alvin boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.