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Clay vs Callen

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Callen Rank #478

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Callen more popular?

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Callen mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Callen means "battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Callen boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Callen is primarily a boy name.

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