Clay vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Clay Rank #544

Shawn Rank #639

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Clay or Shawn more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Clay and Shawn mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Clay and Shawn boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.