Clyde vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clyde Rank #728

Ben Rank #802

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Clyde or Ben more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Ben mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clyde and Ben boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.