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Davis vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#693
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Layton Rank #693

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #693 for Layton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Layton more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Davis and Layton mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Layton boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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