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Clay vs Lucca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lucca

Boy #526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
566
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Lucca Rank #526

Lucca is more popular, ranked #526 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Lucca more popular?

Lucca is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lucca mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lucca means "bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Lucca boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lucca is primarily a boy name.

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