Clyde vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Clyde Rank #728

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Layne mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Clyde and Layne boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.