Zander vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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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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Zander Rank #379

Clay Rank #544

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Zander or Clay more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Zander and Clay mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Zander and Clay boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.