Edison vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Edison Rank #828

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Clyde mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Edison and Clyde boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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