Clyde vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Clyde Rank #728

Ray Rank #777

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Clyde or Ray more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Ray mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Clyde and Ray boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.