Clyde Spencer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clyde Spencer — English
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clyde Spencer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clyde is a masculine given name of English origin. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr. The surname Spencer: Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer. Clyde is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clyde reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clyde

English

Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.

Surname: Spencer

Scottish

Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clyde is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clyde by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clyde Spencer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clyde Spencer:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clyde?
The first name Clyde originates from English. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.
When was Clyde most popular?
The name Clyde reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Spencer?
The surname Spencer originates from Scottish. Spencer (also Spenser) is a surname, representing the court title dispenser, or steward. An early example is Robert d'Abbetot, who is listed as Robert le Dispenser ('the steward'), a tenant-in-chief of several counties, in the Domesday Book of 1086. In early times, the surname was usually written as le Despenser, Dispenser or Despencer—notably in works such as the Domesday Book and the Scottish Ragman Rolls of 1291 and 1296, but gradually lost both the "le" article and the unstressed first syllable of the longer surname to become Spencer.
What are the origins of the name Clyde Spencer?
The name Clyde Spencer combines two different traditions: the first name Clyde has English roots, while the surname Spencer originates from Scottish.
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