Clyde vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Clyde Rank #728

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Marvin mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Clyde and Marvin boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.