Seth vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Clay mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Clay boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.