Clay vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Clay Rank #544

Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Moses mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Clay and Moses boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.