Clanton vs Whitfield

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clanton Rank #12,263
Whitfield Rank #12,254

Whitfield is more popular, ranked #12254 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

Whitfield ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or Whitfield more popular?

Whitfield is more popular, ranked #12254 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and Whitfield mean?

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

Are Clanton and Whitfield boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. Whitfield is primarily a boy name.

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