Clay vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Clay Rank #544

Albert Rank #607

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #607 for Albert.

Is Clay or Albert more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Clay and Albert mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Clay and Albert boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.