Erik vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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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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Erik Rank #477

Clay Rank #544

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Erik or Clay more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Erik and Clay mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Erik and Clay boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.