Ricky vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

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Ricky Rank #830

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Clyde mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Ricky and Clyde boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.