Clayton vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clayton

Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #318
Total SSA Count: 1,081
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Similar Names

Lewis Richard Zayn

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Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #311
Total SSA Count: 1,094
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Jasper Royal Richard Noel

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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #318 for Clayton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

Are Clayton and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.

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