Clay vs Collin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #544 for Clay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clay ___

  • Clay Thomas
  • Clay Allen
  • Clay James
  • Clay Robert
  • Clay Edward
  • Clay Henry

Collin ___

  • Collin James
  • Collin Reid
  • Collin Thomas
  • Collin Patrick
  • Collin Grant
  • Collin Ross

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Collin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Collin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.

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