Wilson vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Clay mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Clay boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.