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Gregory vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Gregory Rank #538
Clyde Rank #728

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Clyde more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Clyde mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Gregory and Clyde boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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