Clay vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Hector mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clay and Hector boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.