Clay vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Clay Rank #544

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Frederick mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Frederick boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.