Clay vs Tanner

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 #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Tanner mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Clay and Tanner boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.