Clay vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Clay Rank #544

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Roy mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Roy boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.