Clay vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Roland Rank #664

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #664 for Roland.

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

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Roland more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Clay and Roland mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Clay and Roland boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.

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