Clayton vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#354
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318
Rhys Rank #354

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 vs #354 for Rhys.

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

Rhys ___

  • Rhys Owen
  • Rhys Liam
  • Rhys David
  • Rhys Morgan
  • Rhys Evan
  • Rhys Gareth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clayton

Colton Landon Brayden Savannah Aubrey

If you choose Rhys

Seren Nia Cai Carys Bryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Rhys more popular?

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Rhys mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Clayton and Rhys boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.

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