Jayson vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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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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Jayson Rank #623

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Jayson or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Clay mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jayson and Clay boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.