Albert vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Albert Rank #607

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #607 for Albert.

Is Albert or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Clay mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Albert and Clay boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.