Sam vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew 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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Sam Rank #652

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Clay mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Clay boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.