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Cassian vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Clay mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Cassian and Clay boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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