Clayton vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clayton

Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American Australian

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Clayton Rank #318

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #318 for Clayton.

Is Clayton or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Brian mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Clayton and Brian boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.