Layden vs Erickson

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 #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Layden Rank #3,272

Erickson Rank #3,351

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Layden or Erickson more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Layden and Erickson mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Layden and Erickson boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.