Clay vs Rome

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 #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

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Clay Rank #544

Rome Rank #454

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Rome more popular?

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Rome mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Rome boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.