Jen vs Layson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Jen Rank #6,476

Layson Rank #6,595

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Jen or Layson more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Jen and Layson mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Jen and Layson boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.