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Clyde vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Deacon mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Clyde and Deacon boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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