Clay vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Clay Rank #544

Taylor Rank #667

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #667 for Taylor.

Is Clay or Taylor more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Clay and Taylor mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Clay and Taylor boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.