Collin vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Collin Rank #490

Clay Rank #544

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Collin or Clay more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Collin and Clay mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Collin and Clay boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.