Clay vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Clay Rank #544

Mac Rank #696

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Clay or Mac more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Clay and Mac mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Mac boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.