Clay vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Clay Rank #544

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Hugo mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Hugo boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.