Clay vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Clay Rank #544

Corey Rank #679

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Clay or Corey more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Clay and Corey mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Corey boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.