Kior vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kior Rank #2,243

Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Kior or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Klay mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Kior and Klay boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.