Phillip vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Clay mean?

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

Are Phillip and Clay boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.