Clay vs Wayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Clay Rank #544

Wayne Rank #687

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Clay or Wayne more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wayne mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Wayne boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.