Clay vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Porter Rank #616

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Clay or Porter more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Clay and Porter mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Clay and Porter boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.