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Clay vs Colsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Colsen

Boy #633 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cole, dark one's son"

Origin: Old English/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#633
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Colsen Rank #633

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #633 for Colsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Colsen more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Colsen at #633 in the United States.

What do Clay and Colsen mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Colsen means "son of Cole, dark one's son" (Old English/Scandinavian origin).

Are Clay and Colsen boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Colsen is primarily a boy name.

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