Clay vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Clay Rank #544

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kieran mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Clay and Kieran boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.