Clay vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Clay Rank #544

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Damien mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Damien boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.