Clyde

Clyde is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clyde isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Clyde is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Clyde was, in the past month, the 579th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Clyde is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Clyde was viewed 98 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Clyde's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Clyde is most adored in Rhode Island, Idaho and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maryland, North Carolina and Alabama.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Clyde.

Most popular breeds named Clyde:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. American Pitbull Terrier
4. Rottweiler
5. Boxer

Clyde is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes images of playful, lovable outlaws from classic Bonnie and Clyde.

scottish

A major river in Scotland shares this name.

hunting

Clyde is often associated with strength and endurance, traits desirable in hunting dogs.

clumsy

Clyde sounds like a lovable goof, tripping over his own paws!

old-fashioned

Popular during the 1930s, it echoes the infamous outlaw, Clyde Barrow.