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Sutton vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Clay Rank #544

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Clay more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Clay mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Sutton and Clay boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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