Clyde vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Clyde Rank #728

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Roy mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clyde and Roy boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.