Clay vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ All Clear

Clay Rank #544

Allen Rank #574

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

Is Clay or Allen more popular?

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

What do Clay and Allen mean?

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

Are Clay and Allen boy or girl names?

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