Layton vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Layton Rank #693

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Colby mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Layton and Colby boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.