Drake vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Drake Rank #662

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Clay mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Drake and Clay boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.