Clay vs Adit

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

Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,351
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Adit Rank #36,351

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #36351 for Adit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Adit more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Clay and Adit mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Clay and Adit boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.

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