Clay vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Chris Rank #651

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Clay or Chris more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Clay and Chris mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Chris boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.