Conor vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Conor Rank #709

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #709 for Conor.

Is Conor or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Clay mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Conor and Clay boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.