Rylan vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

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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Rylan Rank #372

Clay Rank #544

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Rylan or Clay more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Clay mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Rylan and Clay boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.