Richard vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clyde Rank #728

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Richard or Clyde more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clyde mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Clyde boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.