Taylor vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Taylor Rank #667

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #667 for Taylor.

Is Taylor or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Taylor and Clay mean?

Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Taylor and Clay boy or girl names?

Taylor is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.