Clay vs Madden

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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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Madden Rank #690

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #690 for Madden.

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Madden more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Clay and Madden mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Madden boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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