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Davis vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Clyde Rank #728

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Clyde more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Davis and Clyde mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Davis and Clyde boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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