Ronald vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scottish Scandinavian

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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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Ronald Rank #576

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Ronald or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Clay mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ronald and Clay boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.