Clay vs Jaiden

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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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Jaiden Rank #564

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #564 for Jaiden.

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

Jaiden ___

  • Jaiden Cole
  • Jaiden Lee
  • Jaiden Michael
  • Jaiden Thomas
  • Jaiden Ray
  • Jaiden Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Jaiden

Brayden Kaylee Tyler Avery Hayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Jaiden more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jaiden at #564 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jaiden mean?

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

Are Clay and Jaiden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jaiden is primarily a boy name.

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