Clay vs Sincere

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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Sincere

Boy #605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, honest, without deceit"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#605
Total SSA Count
471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sin, Cere, Si

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Sincere Rank #605

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #605 for Sincere.

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

Sincere ___

  • Sincere James
  • Sincere Malik
  • Sincere Elijah
  • Sincere Isaiah
  • Sincere Deon
  • Sincere Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Sincere

Royal Noble Reign Justice Legacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Sincere more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Sincere at #605 in the United States.

What do Clay and Sincere mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Sincere means "genuine, honest, without deceit" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Sincere boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Sincere is primarily a boy name.

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