Dennis vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Dennis Rank #708

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Clay mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Dennis and Clay boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.