Sean vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Clay Rank #544

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Sean or Clay more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Sean and Clay mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Clay boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.