Salem vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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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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Salem Rank #635

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Clay mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Salem and Clay boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.