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Klayton

KLAY-tun

Klayton is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A variant of Clayton, an English surname derived from places meaning 'clay settlement'.”. It currently ranks #1884 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Klayton Means

A variant of Clayton, an English surname derived from places meaning 'clay settlement'.

The Story of Klayton

This name whispers of the earth beneath your feet, a solid foundation grounded in centuries of English soil, waiting for your son.

Klayton is an English surname, a place name meaning 'clay settlement.' It speaks of the earth itself, of the sturdy foundations built by those who worked the land in villages across the English countryside. As a given name, it emerged in the mid-20th century, carrying the reliability of its origins into a new era.

When you picture your son, Klayton, do you see someone steady, someone who feels like home? This name feels like the comforting weight of well-worn denim, the quiet assurance of a handshake. Writing 'Klayton' on his birth certificate will feel like anchoring something true and dependable in your world.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

groundedstablereliablefriendly

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Peak Year

#125 in 2018

Total Births

2,926

First Recorded

1958

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