Azael vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azael

Boy #657 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#657
Total SSA Count
419
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Aze

Playground Safety Score

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Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Azael Rank #657
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #657 for Azael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azael ___

  • Azael James
  • Azael David
  • Azael Emmanuel
  • Azael Carlos
  • Azael Miguel
  • Azael Santos

Clay ___

  • Clay Thomas
  • Clay Allen
  • Clay James
  • Clay Robert
  • Clay Edward
  • Clay Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azael

Ezekiel Raphael Gabriel Eliana Seraphina

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azael or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Azael at #657 in the United States.

What do Azael and Clay mean?

Azael means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Azael and Clay boy or girl names?

Azael is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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