Clay vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clay Rank #544

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jake mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Jake boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.