Definitions

1. noun

A man’s given name, especially one of English origin.

“John Clayton was a well-known writer.”

2. proper noun

A place name, especially in the United States, named after John Clayton, an English naturalist.

“Clayton, California, is a city located in Contra Costa County.”

3. surname

A surname of English origin, typically of Norman French origin.

“The Clays and the Claytons are neighboring families.”