Duke vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Clay mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Clay boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.