Clay vs Ruben

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 #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"behold, a son"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Spanish Dutch American

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Clay Rank #544

Ruben Rank #502

Ruben is more popular, ranked #502 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Ruben more popular?

Ruben is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Ruben mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Ruben means "behold, a son" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Ruben boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Ruben is primarily a boy name.