Pierce vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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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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Pierce Rank #541

Clay Rank #544

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Pierce or Clay more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Clay mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Clay boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.