Clay vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Clay Rank #544

Raylan Rank #717

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Clay or Raylan more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Clay and Raylan mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Clay and Raylan boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.