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Clay vs Brayan

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

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Brayan

Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

Cultural Roots

Latin American Hispanic-American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#718
Total SSA Count
368
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Brayan Rank #718

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #718 for Brayan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Brayan more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Brayan at #718 in the United States.

What do Clay and Brayan mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Clay and Brayan boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.

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