Clyde vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Clyde Rank #728

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Jefferson mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Clyde and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.