Richard vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clay Rank #544

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Richard or Clay more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clay mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Clay boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.