Clayton vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clayton

Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Clayton Rank #318

Sullivan Rank #340

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Clayton or Sullivan more popular?

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Sullivan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clayton and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.