Clay vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Benson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Clay and Benson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.