Klay vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klay

Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Klay Rank #2,112

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2112 for Klay.

Is Klay or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Klay and Calder mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Klay and Calder boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.