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Clyde vs Tess

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

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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Tess Rank #1,774

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #1774 for Tess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Tess more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Tess mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Clyde and Tess boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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