Leonard vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Leonard Rank #674

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Clay mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Leonard and Clay boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.