Clay vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Clay Rank #544

Trace Rank #705

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Clay or Trace more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Clay and Trace mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Clay and Trace boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.