Layton vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Layton Rank #693

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Cal mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Layton and Cal boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.