Clay vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Clay Rank #544

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Royce mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Clay and Royce boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.