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Clay vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Uriah Rank #655

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Uriah more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Clay and Uriah mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Uriah boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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