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Layton vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#693
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #693 for Layton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Davis mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Layton and Davis boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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