Layton vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Layton Rank #693

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Drew mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Layton and Drew boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.