Clay vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Clay Rank #544

Colby Rank #582

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Clay or Colby more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Clay and Colby mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clay and Colby boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.