Clyde vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Clyde Rank #728

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Cal mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Clyde and Cal boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.