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Clay vs Jaxton

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Jaxton Rank #611

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #611 for Jaxton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Jaxton more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Jaxton at #611 in the United States.

What do Clay and Jaxton mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Jaxton means "son of Jack" (American English origin).

Are Clay and Jaxton boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Jaxton is primarily a boy name.

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