Layton vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Layton Rank #693

Lance Rank #843

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Layton or Lance more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Layton and Lance mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Layton and Lance boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.