Chris vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Chris Rank #651

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Clay mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Chris and Clay boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.