Clyde vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Clyde Rank #728

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Raylan mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Clyde and Raylan boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.