Clay vs Kamden

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

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Kamden

Boy #629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"winding valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#629
Total SSA Count
446
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Kade

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Kamden Rank #629

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #629 for Kamden.

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

Kamden ___

  • Kamden Lee
  • Kamden James
  • Kamden Michael
  • Kamden Ryder
  • Kamden Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Kamden

Brayden Wyatt Nolan Brielle Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Kamden more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Kamden at #629 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kamden mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kamden means "winding valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Kamden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kamden is primarily a boy name.

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