Clay vs Scott

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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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Scott Rank #566

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #566 for Scott.

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

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Scott more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Clay and Scott mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Clay and Scott boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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