Clay vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Clay Rank #544

Madden Rank #690

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Clay or Madden more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Clay and Madden mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Madden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.