Clay vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Clay Rank #544

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Bruce mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Clay and Bruce boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.