Clayton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clayton
Clayton derives from Old English and means "clay settlement" or "town built on clay," combining the elements "clay" (the soil type) and "ton" (settlement or village).
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Etymology
Clayton derives from Old English and means "clay settlement" or "town built on clay," combining the elements "clay" (the soil type) and "ton" (settlement or village). The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and later in America, with notable historical bearers including U.S. Vice President John Middleton Clayton and various prominent figures in business and politics from the 19th century onward.
Clayton currently ranks #300 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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