Reed vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Reed Rank #422

Clay Rank #544

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Reed or Clay more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Reed and Clay mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Clay boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.