Clay vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Clay Rank #544

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Forrest mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Clay and Forrest boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.