Madden vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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Madden Rank #690

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Clay mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Madden and Clay boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.