Amelia vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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
Nicknames
Cly, Clie, Clykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clyde Rank #728

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #728 for Clyde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Clyde ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clyde more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clyde mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Clyde boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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