Amos vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amos Rank #699
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #699 for Amos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

Clay ___

  • Clay Thomas
  • Clay Allen
  • Clay James
  • Clay Robert
  • Clay Edward
  • Clay Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amos or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Amos and Clay mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Amos and Clay boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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