Clanton vs Crowley

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

Crowley

Boy #12,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crow woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,256
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Crow, Rowley

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Crowley Rank #12,256

Crowley is more popular, ranked #12256 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

Crowley ___

  • Crowley James
  • Crowley Thomas
  • Crowley Edward
  • Crowley William
  • Crowley Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Crowley

Finley Beckett Sutton Hadley Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Crowley more popular?

Crowley is more popular, ranked #12256 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Crowley mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). Crowley means "crow woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Clanton and Crowley boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Crowley is primarily a boy name.

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