Layton vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Layton Rank #693

Alec Rank #880

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Layton or Alec more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Layton and Alec mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Layton and Alec boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.