Klay vs Marlin

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 #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Klay Rank #2,112

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2112 for Klay.

Is Klay or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Klay and Marlin mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Klay and Marlin boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.