Clanton vs Stephens

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
Stephens Rank #12,422

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 vs #12422 for Stephens.

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

Stephens ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose Stephens

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Stephens more popular?

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 compared to Stephens at #12422 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Stephens mean?

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

Are Clanton and Stephens boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Stephens is primarily a boy name.

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