Clay vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Reed mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Reed boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.