Jefferson vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Cal Creed Chandler Taylor

Full profile for Jefferson →

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #544
Total SSA Count: 545
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Allen Cal Enoch Jake

Full profile for Clay →

Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Clay mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Clay boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Clay vs Jefferson Jefferson vs Cal Jefferson vs Creed Jefferson vs Chandler Jefferson vs Taylor

← Full profile: Jefferson ← Full profile: Clay Browse all baby names