Frank vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

English German Italian 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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Frank Rank #469

Clay Rank #544

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Frank or Clay more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Frank and Clay mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Frank and Clay boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.