Clay vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Damon mean?

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

Are Clay and Damon boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.