Lawrence vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Clay Rank #544

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Lawrence or Clay more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Clay mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Lawrence and Clay boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.