Clay vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Clay Rank #544

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Augustus mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Augustus boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.