Ben vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Layton mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Layton boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.