Shawn vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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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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Shawn Rank #639

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Clay mean?

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

Are Shawn and Clay boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.