Elio vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elio

Boy #508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#508
Total SSA Count
599
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Elio Rank #508
Clay Rank #544

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elio or Clay more popular?

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Elio and Clay mean?

Elio means "sun" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Elio and Clay boy or girl names?

Elio is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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