Clay vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Clay Rank #544

Lee Rank #715

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Clay or Lee more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lee mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Clay and Lee boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.