Layson vs Haywood

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layson

Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #6,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the hedged forest"

Origin: Old English hege + wudu

English American African American

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Layson Rank #6,595

Haywood Rank #6,594

Haywood is more popular, ranked #6594 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Layson or Haywood more popular?

Haywood is more popular, ranked #6594 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Layson and Haywood mean?

Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin). Haywood means "dweller by the hedged forest" (Old English hege + wudu origin).

Are Layson and Haywood boy or girl names?

Layson is primarily a boy name. Haywood is primarily a boy name.