Clyde vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Clyde Rank #728

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Drew mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Clyde and Drew boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.