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Clay vs Ferry

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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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Ferry Rank #32,658

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Ferry more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Clay and Ferry mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Clay and Ferry boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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