Clay vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Clay Rank #544

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wilder mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Wilder boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.