Clanton vs Pono

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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Pono

Boy #12,362 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,362
Total SSA Count: 8

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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263

Pono Rank #12,362

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 vs #12362 for Pono.

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

Pono ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Pono more popular?

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 compared to Pono at #12362 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Pono mean?

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

Are Clanton and Pono boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Pono is primarily a boy name.

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