Clayton vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the ruler of the home"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,958
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Harris, Hare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318
Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #318 for Clayton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clayton ___

  • Clayton James
  • Clayton Michael
  • Clayton Thomas
  • Clayton William
  • Clayton Alexander
  • Clayton Reed

Harrison ___

  • Harrison James
  • Harrison Cole
  • Harrison Reid
  • Harrison Scott
  • Harrison Ford
  • Harrison Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clayton

Colton Landon Brayden Savannah Aubrey

If you choose Harrison

Jackson Lincoln Eleanor Charlotte Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Harrison mean?

Harrison means "descendant of the ruler of the home" (Old German origin).

Are Clayton and Harrison boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

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