Boy Name
Clay
"Earth, clay worker"
About the Name Clay
Clay is a grounded English name meaning earth or clay worker. The name has biblical resonance—in Genesis, God formed Adam from the clay of the earth. Clay evokes the earth itself: fundamental, malleable, and capable of being shaped into something beautiful. Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, gave the name legendary athletic associations.
Name Details
Origin
English
Syllables
1
Popularity Score
58/100
Meaning Category
earth
Famous People Named Clay
- ● Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali)
- ● Clay Aiken
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