Danny vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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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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Danny Rank #642

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Clay mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Danny and Clay boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.