Clay vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Clay Rank #544

Peyton Rank #659

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Clay or Peyton more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Clay and Peyton mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clay and Peyton boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.