Clyde vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Clyde Rank #728

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Sam mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clyde and Sam boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.