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Clay vs Quentin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Quentin Rank #789

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #789 for Quentin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Quentin more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Clay and Quentin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Quentin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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