Hugh vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Hugh Rank #765

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Clyde mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Hugh and Clyde boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.