The baby name Clae is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KLAY (/kleɪ/).
Clae is Dutch, English, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Clae is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KLAY (/kleɪ/).
Clae is Dutch, English, Scandinavian in Origin.
Clae is a contemporary streamlined spelling with two plausible roots. In English contexts it aligns with Clay, from Old English clæg, meaning “clay, earth,” a name tied to pottery, craftsmanship, and grounded character. In Dutch and Scandinavian traditions it echoes Claes/Clas, a short form of Nicholas from Greek Nikolaos (“victory of the people”).
While Clay has long history as an English surname-turned-given name, notably in the United States (statesman Henry Clay; boxer Cassius Clay), Claes/Clas appears across the Low Countries and Sweden since the Middle Ages (e.g., artist Claes Oldenburg). The minimalist form Clae surfaces in late 20th–21st century baby naming, fitting modern trends for brief, streamlined forms. Rare but recognizable, it suits those seeking familiarity with a twist. Related variants include Clay, Klay, Claes, Clas/Klas, Klaas, Claus, Klaus, Niklas, and Nicholas; feminine counterparts include Nicole and Nicola.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2001 | #803 | 5 | 6,882 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Clae is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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