Clay vs Braylon

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

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Braylon Rank #729

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #729 for Braylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Braylon more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Braylon at #729 in the United States.

What do Clay and Braylon mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Braylon means "modern coined name, son of Bray" (American English origin).

Are Clay and Braylon boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Braylon is primarily a boy name.

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