What does the name Clayton mean?

The name Clayton means "From the clay settlement".

What is the origin of the name Clayton?

Clayton is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 1,081 babies were named Clayton in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Clayton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Clayton Kershaw - Baseball pitcher, multiple Cy Young winner.
Clayton Moore - Actor, played the Lone Ranger.
Clayton Christensen - Harvard Business School professor, innovation expert.
Clayton Jennings - Evangelist, author, and spoken word artist.
Clayton Snyder - Actor, played Ethan Craft on "Lizzie McGuire."
Clayton Anderson - Astronaut, spent 167 days in space.
Clayton Holmes Grissom - Singer, American Idol contestant.
Clayton Rohner - Actor, known for roles in '80s films.
Clayton M. Christensen - Business theorist, author of "The Innovator's Dilemma."
Clayton Cardenas - Actor, known for role in "Mayans M.C."

Boy names closely related to Clayton

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Girl names closely related to Clayton

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