Clyde vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Clyde Rank #728

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Clyde or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Wilson mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Clyde and Wilson boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.