Mack vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Mack Rank #499

Clay Rank #544

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Mack or Clay more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Mack and Clay mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Mack and Clay boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.