Clay vs Titus

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
Titus Rank #384

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 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

Titus ___

  • Titus Alexander
  • Titus James
  • Titus Aurelius
  • Titus Elias
  • Titus Cole
  • Titus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Titus

Augustus Felix Atticus Cora Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Titus more popular?

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Titus mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin).

Are Clay and Titus boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Titus is primarily a boy name.

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