Clyde vs Douglas

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

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Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Douglas Rank #855

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #855 for Douglas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clyde ___

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

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Douglas more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Douglas mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clyde and Douglas boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.

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