Clay vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Kareem Rank #676

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #676 for Kareem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Kareem more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kareem mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Clay and Kareem boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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