Clyde vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 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

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Seth mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Clyde and Seth boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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