Melvin vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

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Melvin Rank #876

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Clyde mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Melvin and Clyde boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.