Kane vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Kane Rank #432

Clay Rank #544

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Kane or Clay more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Kane and Clay mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Kane and Clay boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.