Jay vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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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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Jay Rank #397

Clay Rank #544

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Jay or Clay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Jay and Clay mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Clay boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.