Calder vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Calder Rank #2,005

Klay Rank #2,112

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2112 for Klay.

Is Calder or Klay more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Calder and Klay mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Calder and Klay boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.