Clay vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Clay Rank #544

Duke Rank #710

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Clay or Duke more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Clay and Duke mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Duke boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.