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Gideon vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gideon Rank #332
Clyde Rank #728

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Clyde more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clyde mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Gideon and Clyde boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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