Harry vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Layton mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Harry and Layton boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.