Clay vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Clay Rank #544

Ari Rank #400

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

Is Clay or Ari more popular?

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

What do Clay and Ari mean?

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

Are Clay and Ari boy or girl names?

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