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Clay vs Zayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Zayne Rank #447

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Zayne more popular?

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Zayne mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).

Are Clay and Zayne boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.

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