Sam vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Sam Rank #652

Clyde Rank #728

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Sam or Clyde more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Sam and Clyde mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Sam and Clyde boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.