Clay vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Clay Rank #544

Deacon Rank #551

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Clay or Deacon more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Clay and Deacon mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Clay and Deacon boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.