Clay vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Clay Rank #544

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jeffrey mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Clay and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.