Hyde

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Pronounced HYDE /ˈhaɪd/High

Meaning: From an English surname/word — 'a hide of land' (an old measure of land able to support one household; Old English hid); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hide of land; a dweller on the hide: Hyde is an English surname/word. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HYDE').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname/word — 'a hide of land' (an old measure of land able to support one household; Old English hid); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6966 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 299

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hyde comes from an English surname/word — 'a hide of land' (Old English hid), an old measure of land able to support one household, hence 'a dweller on the hide' (routes layered, which we note). London's Hyde Park bears the name. A crisp, classic name (said 'HYDE').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-hide-of-land at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hyde comes from 'a hide of land' (Old English hid) — an old measure of land able to support one household — a crisp, classic surname-name (London's Hyde Park bears it; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HYDE').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Hyde — surname/word; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyde mean?

Hyde is an English surname/word — 'a hide of land' (an old land measure); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hyde?

It's said HYDE /ˈhaɪd/ — one syllable.

Is Hyde a boy or girl name?

Hyde is a boy's name.

How popular is Hyde?

Hyde is a rare name in the U.S.