Layton vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Layton Rank #693

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Bruce mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Layton and Bruce boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.