Jake vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Clay Rank #544

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Jake or Clay more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Jake and Clay mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Clay boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.