Clyde vs Ricky

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 #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

English Spanish Italian American

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Clyde Rank #728

Ricky Rank #830

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Clyde or Ricky more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Ricky mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Clyde and Ricky boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.