Clyde vs Dorian

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 #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Clyde Rank #728

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Dorian mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Clyde and Dorian boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.