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Troy vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Clyde Rank #728

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Clyde more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Troy and Clyde mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Troy and Clyde boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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