Boston vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boston Rank #628

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Clay mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Clay boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.