Clay vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Chong Rank #31,507

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Chong more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Clay and Chong mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Clay and Chong boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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