Allen vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Allen Rank #574

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Clay mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Clay boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.