Clay vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Phillip Rank #627

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Clay or Phillip more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Clay and Phillip mean?

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

Are Clay and Phillip boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.