Clay vs Kendrick

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 #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Clay Rank #544

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kendrick mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.