Clay vs Wayde

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 #3,531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford (river crossing)"

Origin: Old English

English American South African

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Clay Rank #544

Wayde Rank #3,531

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #3531 for Wayde.

Is Clay or Wayde more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Wayde at #3531 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wayde mean?

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

Are Clay and Wayde boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wayde is primarily a boy name.