Clay vs Edwin

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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Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 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

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Edwin mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Edwin boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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