Layton vs Edison

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

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Major Ronald Mack Deacon

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Briar Amias Truce Jrue

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Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693

Edison Rank #828

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Edison more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Layton and Edison mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Layton and Edison boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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