Roy vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Roy Rank #542

Clyde Rank #728

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Roy or Clyde more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Roy and Clyde mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Roy and Clyde boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.