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Clayson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLAY-sun /ˈkleɪ.sən/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously 'a son of Clay' (Clay, 'a clay worker/settlement', + son) and an echo of Clayton; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Clay; from the clay settlement: Clayson. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KLAY-sun'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern name, variously 'a son of Clay' (Clay, 'a clay worker/settlement', + son) and an echo of Clayton; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10057 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clayson is a modern name, variously 'a son of Clay' (Clay, 'a clay worker/settlement', + son) and an echo of Clayton (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KLAY-sun').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, part of the -son trend. Rare, a-son-of-Clay at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Clayson is a modern name, variously 'a son of Clay' and an echo of Clayton — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KLAY-sun').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Clayson — English; routes layered

Variations

ClaytonClaysenKlayson

Nicknames

Clay

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If you like Clayson…

Clayton— a source-linked name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clayson mean?

Clayson is variously 'a son of Clay' and an echo of Clayton; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Clayson?

It's said KLAY-sun /ˈkleɪ.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clayson a boy or girl name?

Clayson is a boy's name.

How popular is Clayson?

Clayson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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