Clay vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Clay Rank #544

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Stephen mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clay and Stephen boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.