Clay vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Clay Rank #544

Seth Rank #559

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Clay or Seth more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Clay and Seth mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Clay and Seth boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.