Roy vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Clay Rank #544

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Roy or Clay more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Roy and Clay mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Clay boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.