Flynn vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian 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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Flynn Rank #738

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Clay mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Clay boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.