Klay vs Nigel

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 #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Klay Rank #2,112

Nigel Rank #2,190

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Klay or Nigel more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Klay and Nigel mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Klay and Nigel boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.