Light vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Light Rank #5,561

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Light or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Light and Clyde mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Light and Clyde boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.