Clay vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Clay Rank #544

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kian mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Clay and Kian boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.