Clay vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Clay Rank #544

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Troy mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Troy boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.