Clayton
KLAY-tən
Popularity
#317
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
138,819
Peak Year
#2,577 in 2000
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Clayton is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'clay settlement' or 'town built on clay'.
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Numerology
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Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Clayton Kershaw
American professional baseball pitcher.
Clayton Moore
American actor best known as The Lone Ranger.
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