Philip vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Clay Rank #544

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Philip or Clay more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Philip and Clay mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Clay boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.