Gregory vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Gregory Rank #538

Clay Rank #544

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Gregory or Clay more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Clay mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Gregory and Clay boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.