Clyde vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Clyde Rank #728

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Mac mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clyde and Mac boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.