Peyton vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's 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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Peyton Rank #659

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Clay mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Peyton and Clay boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.