Names like Clayton
If Clayton is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Old English classics to names with a similar sound. Clayton has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Brandon, Dalton, Preston and Edwin.
24 boy names like Clayton
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- Brandon#261The name Brandon means 'hill covered with broom' or 'beacon hill.' It refers to a place…Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Dalton#448The name Dalton means 'from the valley town' or 'settlement in the dale.' It comes from…Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Preston#299It means "priest's town" or "priest's estate."Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Edwin#398The name Edwin means 'rich friend' or 'blessed friend.' It combines Old English words…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Colby#615This name comes from an English surname that means "dark settlement" or "dark village."…Also Old English2 syllables
- Wilson#673Wilson means "son of Will." Will is a short form of William, so it ultimately means "son…Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Nelson#825Means "son of Neil" or "champion".Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Bradley#403It means 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow.' The name originally referred to someone…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- CarltonThis name comes from an old English surname.Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Alvin#838The name Alvin means 'noble friend' or 'elf friend'.Also Old English2 syllables
- Edgar#486This name means 'wealthy spear' or 'fortunate spear'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Keaton#771From the place of hawks; hawk town.Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Peyton#684Comes from a surname meaning "fighting-man's estate".Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- MiltonFrom the mill town or middle town.Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- SheldonFrom the steep-sided farm.Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- CliffordThe name Clifford means 'riverbank' or 'ford'.Also Old English2 syllables
- DevonIt means 'from Devon,' referring to the English county.Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Spencer#360It means "steward" or "administrator."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Blake#316Blake comes from a surname meaning either 'black' or 'pale'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- QuintonFrom the queen's estate; fifth-bornSame “-on” ending2 syllables
- Eduardo#410It means 'rich guardian' or 'prosperous protector.' It suggests someone who is wealthy…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Tyson#531Son of Ty; fiery-temperedSame “-on” ending2 syllables
- BrentonIt means 'from Brent's settlement' or 'from the steep hill town.' The name comes from…Same “-on” ending2 syllables
- Alfred#840It means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'.Also Old English2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Clayton?
- Names with a similar style to Clayton include Brandon, Dalton, Preston, Edwin, Colby and Wilson.
- How are these names matched to Clayton?
- Each name is compared with Clayton on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Clayton has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Old English names are like Clayton?
- Edwin, Colby, Bradley, Alvin and Edgar share Clayton's Old English roots.