Kyle vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Kyle Rank #440

Clay Rank #544

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Kyle or Clay more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Clay mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Clay boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.