Ronin vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

Clay Rank #544

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Ronin or Clay more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Clay mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ronin and Clay boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.