Douglas vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Douglas Rank #855

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Layton mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Douglas and Layton boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.