Clay vs Kyro

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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Kyro

Boy #644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, lord"

Origin: Persian/Greek (Kyros)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#644
Total SSA Count
432
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Kyro Rank #644

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #644 for Kyro.

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

Kyro ___

  • Kyro James
  • Kyro Lee
  • Kyro Stone
  • Kyro Rex
  • Kyro Jax
  • Kyro Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Kyro

Zara Knox Lyra Atlas Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Kyro more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Kyro at #644 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kyro mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kyro means "sun, lord" (Persian/Greek (Kyros) origin).

Are Clay and Kyro boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kyro is primarily a boy name.

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