Clay vs Lewis

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 #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French American

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Clay Rank #544

Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lewis mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Clay and Lewis boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.