Clanton vs Dereion

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

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Ashan Crowley Clearance Hasten

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Dereion

Boy #12,446 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,446
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Der, Dere, Derey

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Ringo Ashan Hasten Crowley

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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263

Dereion Rank #12,446

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 vs #12446 for Dereion.

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

Dereion ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Dereion more popular?

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 compared to Dereion at #12446 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Dereion mean?

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

Are Clanton and Dereion boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Dereion is primarily a boy name.

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