Clyde vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Clyde Rank #728

Jerry Rank #868

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Clyde or Jerry more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Jerry mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clyde and Jerry boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.