Bodie vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodie

Boy #347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#347
Total SSA Count
980
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Bodie Rank #347
Clay Rank #544

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodie or Clay more popular?

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Bodie and Clay mean?

Bodie means "messenger, herald" (Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Bodie and Clay boy or girl names?

Bodie is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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