Layton vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Layton Rank #693

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Major mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Layton and Major boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.