Carrol vs Clanton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clanton

Boy #12,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay farm"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,263
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan, Clay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carrol Rank #12,201
Clanton Rank #12,263

Carrol is more popular, ranked #12201 vs #12263 for Clanton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrol ___

No pairings available yet.

Clanton ___

  • Clanton James
  • Clanton Lee
  • Clanton Ray
  • Clanton Wayne
  • Clanton Dale
  • Clanton Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carrol

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrol or Clanton more popular?

Carrol is more popular, ranked #12201 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Carrol and Clanton mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin).

Are Carrol and Clanton boy or girl names?

Carrol is primarily a boy name. Clanton is primarily a boy name.

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