Clay vs Jefferson

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

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544

Jefferson Rank #711

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Jefferson more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jefferson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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