Clay vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Clay Rank #544

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kyle mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Clay and Kyle boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.