Clyde vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

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Clyde Rank #728

Bear Rank #829

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Clyde or Bear more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Bear mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Clyde and Bear boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.