Wilson vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Clyde Rank #728

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Wilson or Clyde more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Clyde mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Wilson and Clyde boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.