Layden vs Aleister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

Scottish English Irish

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Layden Rank #3,272

Aleister Rank #3,343

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Is Layden or Aleister more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Layden and Aleister mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin).

Are Layden and Aleister boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Aleister is primarily a boy name.