Clay vs Maranda

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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Maranda

Girl #71,182 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of admiration"

Origin: Latin gerundive mirandus

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,182
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Randa, Mara, Mandy

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Maranda Rank #71,182

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #71182 for Maranda.

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

Maranda ___

  • Maranda Grace
  • Maranda Lynn
  • Maranda Rose
  • Maranda Jean
  • Maranda Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Maranda

Cassandra Samantha Brandon Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Maranda more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Maranda at #71182 in the United States.

What do Clay and Maranda mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Maranda means "worthy of admiration" (Latin gerundive mirandus origin).

Are Clay and Maranda boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Maranda is primarily a girl name.

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