Clay vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clay Rank #544

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Raphael mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Raphael boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.