Clay vs Bellamy

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

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Bellamy Rank #691

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #691 for Bellamy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Bellamy more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Bellamy at #691 in the United States.

What do Clay and Bellamy mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Clay and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.

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