Clay vs Earle

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

Clay Rank #544
Earle Rank #19,672

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #19672 for Earle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clay ___

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

Earle ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Earle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Earle more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Earle at #19672 in the United States.

What do Clay and Earle mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Earle boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Earle is primarily a boy name.

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