Clanton vs Clearance

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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Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Clearance Rank #12,224

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 vs #12263 for Clanton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clanton ___

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

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Clearance more popular?

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Clearance mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Clanton and Clearance boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Clearance is primarily a boy name.

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