Morgan vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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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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Morgan Rank #532

Clay Rank #544

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Morgan or Clay more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Clay mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Morgan and Clay boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.