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Clay vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Saul Rank #560

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Saul more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Clay and Saul mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Clay and Saul boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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