Ben vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

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

Ben Rank #802
Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #802 for Ben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

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 Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Clyde mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Ben and Clyde boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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