Layson vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Layson Rank #6,595

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Layson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Layson and James mean?

Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layson and James boy or girl names?

Layson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.