Clay vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Clay Rank #544

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wade mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Wade boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.