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Julius vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Clay Rank #544

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Clay more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Julius and Clay mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Julius and Clay boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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