Jeffrey vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Clay Rank #544

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Jeffrey or Clay more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Clay mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jeffrey and Clay boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.