Edison vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Edison Rank #828

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Layton mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Layton boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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