Clyde name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 13th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Scottish and English
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Clyde kly-d
Meaning: Refers the Clyde River, Heard from Afar, Muddy and Rock
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What does Clyde mean?

Desirable and Enduring Scottish and English Clyde is used dominantly in English and Scottish, meaning of Clyde is "Refers the Clyde River, Heard from Afar, Muddy or Rock" is used as a gender-neutral name.

How do I pronounce Clyde?

The two syllabled name Clyde is pronounced, kly-d.

Variants of Clyde

Clydel, Kelvin, Celvin

Names that rhyme with Clyde

How popular is the name Clyde?

Clyde is a popular in United States where over 146405 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At its zenith in 1883, the moniker grabbed the 50th spot and 3069 baby boys were given the name.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Clyde is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 115 babies that have been given the name Clyde in England and Wales. It had a short run of 7 years on Ireland boy names chart. In France, it has been in use since 1970 but could not make beyond the top 900.

Over 340 babies in France have been named Clyde.

But Clyde is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name. As per our research, over 140000 people has been named Clyde globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018724327
2017707344
2016791295
2015803286
2014805284
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Clyde in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands13214905
Sweden164102
Norway16902
Denmark5010

Here's what numbers has to say about Clyde

Besides creative, you are also highly intuitive and funny. Freedom is what's most important for you. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. In love, you act childish and don't care much about the feelings of your partner because you start relationships without falling in love first. Once you fall in love, everything changes. You are highly resourceful and respectful around people who value honesty, justice, and dreams.

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Sibling Names for Clyde

If you've chosen the name Clyde for your little one, you may be on the hunt for sibling names that complement it beautifully. To make your search easier, we've compiled a list of some fantastic names that pair perfectly with Clyde to form a delightful sibling set. Whether you're looking for traditional or unique options, read on to discover some amazing names to consider.

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Famous people named Clyde

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  • Clyde Everett Lassen, retired Commander
  • Clyde Lovellette, American professional basketball player
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