Clanton vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Elma Rank #4,584

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 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

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Elma more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Elma mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Clanton and Elma boy or girl names?

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

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