Clay vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Clay Rank #544

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lawrence mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.