Clay vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Clay Rank #544

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Drew mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Drew boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.