Bear vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Layton mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Layton boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.