Clay vs Cayden

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 #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Clay Rank #544

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Cayden mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Clay and Cayden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.