Clyde vs Wilson

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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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Wilson mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Clyde and Wilson boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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