Raymond vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Raymond Rank #380

Clay Rank #544

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Raymond or Clay more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Clay mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Raymond and Clay boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.