Layton vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Layton Rank #693

Abner Rank #840

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Layton or Abner more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Layton and Abner mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layton and Abner boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.