Clay vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Clay Rank #544

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Gideon mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.