Clay vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Clay Rank #544

Layton Rank #693

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Clay or Layton more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Clay and Layton mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Layton boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.