Clay vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Clay Rank #544

Marvin Rank #672

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Clay or Marvin more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Clay and Marvin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Clay and Marvin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.