Jerry vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Layton mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jerry and Layton boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.