Clay vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Clay Rank #544

Cal Rank #671

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

Is Clay or Cal more popular?

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

What do Clay and Cal mean?

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

Are Clay and Cal boy or girl names?

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