Clyde vs Quentin

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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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Quentin Rank #789

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #789 for Quentin.

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

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Quentin

Sebastian Maximus Cecily Vivienne Julius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Quentin more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Quentin mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Clyde and Quentin boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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