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Clay vs Jonas

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

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Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#557
Total SSA Count
531
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Jonas Rank #557

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #557 for Jonas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Jonas more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jonas at #557 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jonas mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Clay and Jonas boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.

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