Clay vs Sylas

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 #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Sylas mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Sylas boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.