Clay vs Daxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Daxton Rank #412

Daxton is more popular, ranked #412 vs #544 for Clay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clay ___

  • Clay Thomas
  • Clay Allen
  • Clay James
  • Clay Robert
  • Clay Edward
  • Clay Henry

Daxton ___

  • Daxton Cole
  • Daxton James
  • Daxton Reid
  • Daxton Lee
  • Daxton Grant
  • Daxton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Daxton

Braxton Paxton Zayden Ryker Arya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Daxton more popular?

Daxton is more popular, ranked #412 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Daxton mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Daxton means "warrior's town" (Modern American origin).

Are Clay and Daxton boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Daxton is primarily a boy name.

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