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Clay vs Sharlene

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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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Sharlene Rank #17,166

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #17166 for Sharlene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Sharlene more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Sharlene at #17166 in the United States.

What do Clay and Sharlene mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Sharlene boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Sharlene is primarily a girl name.

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