Jones vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jones Rank #849

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Layton mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jones and Layton boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.