Clay vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Clay Rank #544

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Clay or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Malik mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Clay and Malik boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.