Clay vs Boone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

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Clay Rank #544

Boone Rank #535

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Boone more popular?

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Boone mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin).

Are Clay and Boone boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Boone is primarily a boy name.