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Edgar vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Clay Rank #544

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Clay more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Clay mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Clay boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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