Clay vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Clay Rank #544

Wilson Rank #645

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Clay or Wilson more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Clay and Wilson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Clay and Wilson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.