Johnny vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Clay Rank #544

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Johnny or Clay more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Clay mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Johnny and Clay boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.