Ari vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian 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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Ari Rank #400

Clay Rank #544

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Ari or Clay more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Ari and Clay mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ari and Clay boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.