Ao vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Clay mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ao and Clay boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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