Clay vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Clay Rank #544

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Mack mean?

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

Are Clay and Mack boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.