Aleister vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleister

Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

Scottish English Irish

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Aleister Rank #3,343

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Is Aleister or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Aleister and Layden mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Aleister and Layden boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.