Clay vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Clay Rank #544

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Collin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Collin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.