Memphis vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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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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Memphis Rank #589

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Memphis or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Clay mean?

Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Memphis and Clay boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.