Clay vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Olivia mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Olivia boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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