Clay vs Otis

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

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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Otis Rank #733

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #733 for Otis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Otis more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Clay and Otis mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Otis boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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