Frederick vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Clay Rank #544

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Frederick or Clay more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Clay mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Clay boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.