Clay vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Clay Rank #544

Lance Rank #843

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Clay or Lance more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lance mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Clay and Lance boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.