Clyde vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Clyde Rank #728

Floyd Rank #2,176

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Clyde or Floyd more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Floyd mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Clyde and Floyd boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.