Clay vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Clay Rank #544

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Karson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Clay and Karson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.