Layton vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Layton Rank #693

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Clay mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Layton and Clay boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.