Clay vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wells mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Wells boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.