Garrett vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Garrett Rank #563

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Garrett or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Clay mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Garrett and Clay boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.