Cal vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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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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Cal Rank #671

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Clay mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Clay boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.