What does the name Clay mean?

The name Clay means "Works with clay".

What is the origin of the name Clay?

Clay is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 545 babies were named Clay in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Clay is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Nature

Births Last Year: 545 ↗

All-Time Total: 38,876

Peak Year: 1960

Clay is an English name derived from the Old English word "claeg," meaning "clay" or "earth."

Boy names closely related to Clay

Weston Wade Easton Marshall Cooper Colt Beau Hudson

Girl names closely related to Clay

Everlee Gracie Murphy Sawyer Haven Eden Josie Finley

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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