Clay vs Ridge

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 #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Clay Rank #544

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Ridge mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Ridge boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.