Clyde vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Clyde Rank #728

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Clay mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Clyde and Clay boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.