Clay vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Philip mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Philip boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.