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Jaden vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaden

Boy #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thankful, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (Jadon)

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
827
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jaden Rank #395
Clay Rank #544

Jaden is more popular, ranked #395 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaden or Clay more popular?

Jaden is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Jaden and Clay mean?

Jaden means "thankful, God has heard" (Hebrew (Jadon) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jaden and Clay boy or girl names?

Jaden is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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