Donald vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Donald Rank #673

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Donald or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Donald and Clay mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Donald and Clay boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.