Clay vs Edgar

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

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #544 for Clay.

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

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Edgar mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Edgar boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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