Ford vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ford

Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Ford Rank #571

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #571 for Ford.

Is Ford or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.

What do Ford and Clay mean?

Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ford and Clay boy or girl names?

Ford is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.