Clay vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Clay Rank #544

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Erik mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clay and Erik boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.