Lewis vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French American

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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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Lewis Rank #435

Clay Rank #544

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Lewis or Clay more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Clay mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Lewis and Clay boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.