Davis vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh 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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Davis Rank #646

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Clay mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Clay boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.