Clyde vs Tony

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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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Tony Rank #804

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Tony more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Tony mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Clyde and Tony boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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