Clay vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Clay Rank #544

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Franklin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Clay and Franklin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.