Clyde vs Idah

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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Idah

Girl #24,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hardworking, industrious; prosperous"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,335
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ida

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Idah Rank #24,335

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #24335 for Idah.

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

Idah ___

  • Idah Mae
  • Idah Grace
  • Idah Louise
  • Idah Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Idah

Otto Hilda Herman Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Idah more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Idah at #24335 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Idah mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Idah means "Hardworking, industrious; prosperous" (Germanic origin).

Are Clyde and Idah boy or girl names?

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

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