Clay vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Clay Rank #544

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Samson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Samson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.