Clay vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Clay Rank #544

Drake Rank #662

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Clay or Drake more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Clay and Drake mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Clay and Drake boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.