Clyde vs Edison

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

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Uriah Gregory Westin Azriel

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728

Edison Rank #828

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Edison more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Edison mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Clyde and Edison boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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