Clyde Wells

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clyde Wells — English
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clyde Wells 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 Wells: Wells is an English habitational surname but is possibly also from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century "wælla" ("spring"). The topographical name (i.e. "Attewell") derives from living near a spring. The oldest public record is found in 1177 in the county of Norfolk. Variations of Wells include Well, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman. 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: Wells

English

Wells is an English habitational surname but is possibly also from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century "wælla" ("spring"). The topographical name (i.e. "Attewell") derives from living near a spring. The oldest public record is found in 1177 in the county of Norfolk. Variations of Wells include Well, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman.

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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 Wells

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 Wells:

3
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Wells?
The surname Wells originates from English. Wells is an English habitational surname but is possibly also from an old English word for Wales. It normally derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century "wælla" ("spring"). The topographical name (i.e. "Attewell") derives from living near a spring. The oldest public record is found in 1177 in the county of Norfolk. Variations of Wells include Well, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman.
How common is the surname Wells?
The surname Wells is shared by approximately 176K people worldwide.
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