Clyde vs Dustin

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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Dustin

Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#686
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dust, Dusty

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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #728 for Clyde.

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

Dustin ___

  • Dustin Lee
  • Dustin James
  • Dustin Michael
  • Dustin Allen
  • Dustin Wade
  • Dustin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Dustin

Brandon Travis Courtney Shannon Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Dustin mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Clyde and Dustin boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.

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