Layton vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Layton Rank #693

Derrick Rank #820

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Layton or Derrick more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Layton and Derrick mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Layton and Derrick boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.