Wade vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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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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Wade Rank #341

Clay Rank #544

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Wade or Clay more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Wade and Clay mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Clay boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.