Clay vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clay Rank #544

Salem Rank #635

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Clay or Salem more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Clay and Salem mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Salem boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.