Donald vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Donald Rank #673

Clyde Rank #728

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Donald or Clyde more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Donald and Clyde mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Donald and Clyde boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.