Clay vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Clay Rank #544

Layne Rank #697

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Clay or Layne more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Clay and Layne mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Layne boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.