Ariel vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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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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Ariel Rank #512

Clay Rank #544

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Ariel or Clay more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Clay mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ariel and Clay boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.