Clay vs Leonard

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 #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

German English French Italian

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Clay Rank #544

Leonard Rank #674

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Clay or Leonard more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Clay and Leonard mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Leonard boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.