Clayton vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clayton

Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #318
Total SSA Count: 1,081
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Clay, C.J.

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Lucian Ledger Knox Marcelo

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3
Total SSA Count: 15,343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ollie, Oli

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Isaac August Bryson Judah

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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clayton

Colton Landon Brayden Savannah Aubrey

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clayton and Oliver boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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