Clay vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Boston Rank #628

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Clay or Boston more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Clay and Boston mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Boston boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.