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Clay vs Conor

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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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Conor Rank #709

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #709 for Conor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Conor more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Clay and Conor mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Clay and Conor boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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