Clay vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Clay Rank #544

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Pierce mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Clay and Pierce boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.