Stephen vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Clay Rank #544

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Stephen or Clay more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Clay mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Clay boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.