Alistair vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cly, Clie, Clykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Clyde ___

  • Clyde River
  • Clyde James
  • Clyde Owen
  • Clyde Bennett
  • Clyde Douglas
  • Clyde Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Clyde mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Alistair and Clyde boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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