Clay vs Lawson

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 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

Lawson ___

  • Lawson James
  • Lawson Cole
  • Lawson Reed
  • Lawson Grant
  • Lawson Blake
  • Lawson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Lawson

Mason Hudson Beckett Emerson Greyson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Lawson mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Lawson boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.

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