Clay vs Emmitt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Emmitt Rank #681

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #681 for Emmitt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Emmitt more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Emmitt at #681 in the United States.

What do Clay and Emmitt mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.

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