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Clay vs Cassian

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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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Cassian Rank #617

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Cassian more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Clay and Cassian mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Cassian boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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