Fred vs Klayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,878 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clay town, clay enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Klayton Rank #1,878

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1878 for Klayton.

Is Fred or Klayton more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Klayton at #1878 in the United States.

What do Fred and Klayton mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Klayton means "clay town, clay enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Klayton boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Klayton is primarily a boy name.