Jefferson vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jaxton Benny Kaiser Bryer

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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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Lennon Samson Jeffrey Derrick

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Layton mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Layton boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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