Franklin vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Franklin Rank #389

Clay Rank #544

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Franklin or Clay more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Clay mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Franklin and Clay boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.