Augustine vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #553 for Augustine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Clay mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Augustine and Clay boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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