Jefferson vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Clyde Rank #728

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Jefferson or Clyde more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Clyde mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Jefferson and Clyde boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.