Kay vs Layson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

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Kay Rank #6,417

Layson Rank #6,595

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Kay or Layson more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Kay and Layson mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Kay and Layson boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.