Clay vs Kade

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Kade Rank #346

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 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

Kade ___

  • Kade Thomas
  • Kade Owen
  • Kade Elliot
  • Kade Hunter
  • Kade James
  • Kade River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Kade more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kade mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Kade boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.

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