Clay vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Clay Rank #544

Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Raymond mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Raymond boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.