Clay vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clay Rank #544

Sam Rank #652

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Clay or Sam more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Clay and Sam mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Sam boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.