Spencer vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Spencer Rank #388

Clay Rank #544

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Spencer or Clay more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Spencer and Clay mean?

Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Spencer and Clay boy or girl names?

Spencer is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.