Clay vs Jaden

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 #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thankful, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (Jadon)

American English-speaking

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Clay Rank #544

Jaden Rank #395

Jaden is more popular, ranked #395 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Jaden more popular?

Jaden is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jaden mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jaden means "thankful, God has heard" (Hebrew (Jadon) origin).

Are Clay and Jaden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jaden is primarily a boy name.