NAME PROFILE
Parley
A variant of Clyde, derived from the name of the River Clyde in Scotland, meaning 'warm' or 'loudly heard.' It represents a person with a steady, flowing nature and a vibrant personality that resonates with those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 693 |
| Gender | Male (26% / 74%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
UT — 93%ID — 7%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Clyde Drexler (NBA Hall of Famer) · Clyde Tombaugh (Astronomer who discovered Pluto) · Clyde McPhatter (Influential R&B singer) · Clyde Kusatsu (Prolific character actor) · Clyde Edgerton (Acclaimed novelist and educator)
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