Layton vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Layton Rank #693

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Gideon mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.