Clyde

Meaning of Clyde

Derived from the name of the River Clyde in Scotland. The river's name may mean 'the cleaner' or 'the strong one'.

Clyde has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clyde

Clyde has cooled off, slipping to #743 in 2025, down from a peak of #685 in 2022.

Notable people named Clyde

• Clyde Barrow
  Infamous American outlaw, bank robber
• Clyde Drexler
  NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
• Clyde McPhatter
  Influential R&B/doo-wop singer
• Clyde Stubblefield
  Legendary funk drummer, James Brown
• Clyde Kusatsu
  Veteran American character actor

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Questions about the name Clyde

What does the name Clyde mean?

Clyde means derived from the name of the river clyde in scotland. the river's name may mean 'the cleaner' or 'the strong one', and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Clyde a boy's or a girl's name?

Clyde is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clyde?

In 2025, Clyde ranked #743 for boys, down from #727 the year before.

When was Clyde most popular?

Clyde peaked at #685 in 2022.