Clyde vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Clyde Rank #728

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Bruce mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Clyde and Bruce boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.