Clay vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Rylan mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Rylan boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.