Heath vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Heath Rank #852

Leighton Rank #1,040

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Heath or Leighton more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Heath and Leighton mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Heath and Leighton boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.