Clyde vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clyde Rank #728

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Boston mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Clyde and Boston boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.