Clay vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Clay Rank #544

Shane Rank #602

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Clay or Shane more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Clay and Shane mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Clay and Shane boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.