Clayton vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#300
Total SSA Count
1,118
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318
Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 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

Reid ___

  • Reid James
  • Reid Thomas
  • Reid Alexander
  • Reid Owen
  • Reid William
  • Reid Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clayton

Colton Landon Brayden Savannah Aubrey

If you choose Reid

Knox Chase Wyatt Sloane Blair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Reid mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Clayton and Reid boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.

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