Clay vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Dennis Rank #708

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Clay or Dennis more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Clay and Dennis mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Dennis boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.