Clay vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Clay Rank #544

Briar Rank #700

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Clay or Briar more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Clay and Briar mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Briar boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.