Clay vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Major Rank #581

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #581 for Major.

Is Clay or Major more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Clay and Major mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Major boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.