What is the origin of the name Klayton?

Klayton is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Klayton?

Klayton is currently ranked #1884 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Klayton?

Klayton is pronounced KLAY-tun.

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Klayton

KLAY-tun

Popularity

#1884

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

2,926

Peak Year

#125 in 2018

First Recorded

1958

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Klay Clay

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Nicknames

Klay Clay

Spelling Variations

Clayton Claiton

Similar Names

Trenton Preston Austin

Personality Traits

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