Al
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #12,425
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Playground Safety Score
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Baby Name Comparison — 2026
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"clay settlement, clay farm"
Origin: Old English
Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 vs #12425 for Al.
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Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 compared to Al at #12425 in the United States.
Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin).
Al is primarily a boy name. Clanton is primarily a boy name.