Clayton

Boy

English origin · /KLAY-tən/ · classic

Meaning: From the clay town.

Popularity 77/1002 syllables↓ Falling

Insights

Today, Clayton is a popular, familiar name (popularity 77/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Clayton is of Old English origin, derived from the words 'clæg' (clay) and 'tūn' (town or settlement). It originally referred to someone who lived near a settlement built on clay soil. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century and remains a classic choice.

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