Clyde vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Clyde Rank #728

Harry Rank #780

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Clyde or Harry more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Harry mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clyde and Harry boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.