Clay vs Dariel

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

Dariel

Boy #348 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one of God"

Origin: Hebrew/English hybrid

Cultural Roots

American Latin American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
979
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Dariel Rank #348

Dariel is more popular, ranked #348 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Dariel more popular?

Dariel is more popular, ranked #348 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Dariel mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Dariel means "dear one of God" (Hebrew/English hybrid origin).

Are Clay and Dariel boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Dariel is primarily a boy name.

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