Clyde vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Clyde Rank #728

Hugh Rank #765

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Clyde or Hugh more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Hugh mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Clyde and Hugh boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.