Clay vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Clay Rank #544

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Donovan mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Donovan boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.