Clyde vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Saul mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Clyde and Saul boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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