Jared vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Clay Rank #544

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Jared or Clay more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Jared and Clay mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jared and Clay boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.