Clay vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Clay Rank #544

Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Reece mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Clay and Reece boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.