Clanton vs Cori

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Cori Rank #1,765

Cori is more popular, ranked #1765 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

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Cori more popular?

Cori is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Cori mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Clanton and Cori boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Cori is primarily a girl name.

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