Bo vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Clay Rank #544

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Bo or Clay more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Bo and Clay mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Bo and Clay boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.