Layden vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Layden Rank #3,272

Ward Rank #3,309

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Layden or Ward more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Layden and Ward mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Layden and Ward boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.