Clyde vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Clyde Rank #728

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Trace mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Clyde and Trace boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.