Clyde vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Clyde Rank #728

Neil Rank #866

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Clyde or Neil more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Neil mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Clyde and Neil boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.