Clay vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #544 for Clay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clay ___

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

Drew ___

  • Drew James
  • Drew Thomas
  • Drew Michael
  • Drew Alexander
  • Drew William
  • Drew Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Drew mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Clay and Drew boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.

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