Clanton vs Namiko

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

Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Namiko Rank #3,899

Namiko is more popular, ranked #3899 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

Namiko ___

  • Namiko Yuki
  • Namiko Hana
  • Namiko Sakura
  • Namiko Aoi
  • Namiko Suki
  • Namiko Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Namiko

Hanako Yukiko Haruko Satoshi Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Namiko more popular?

Namiko is more popular, ranked #3899 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Namiko mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). Namiko means "wave child, child of the waves" (Japanese origin).

Are Clanton and Namiko boy or girl names?

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

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