Clay vs Prince

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 #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Clay Rank #544

Prince Rank #404

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Prince more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Prince mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Prince boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.