Clay vs Donald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Clay Rank #544

Donald Rank #673

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Clay or Donald more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Clay and Donald mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Donald boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.