Drew vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Clay Rank #544

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Drew or Clay more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Drew and Clay mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Drew and Clay boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.