Clay vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Clay Rank #544

Memphis Rank #589

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Clay or Memphis more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Clay and Memphis mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Clay and Memphis boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.