Shade vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

English American Modern

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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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Shade Rank #5,590

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Shade or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Clay mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Shade and Clay boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.