Scott vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Clay mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Clay boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.