Back to Baby Names

Layton vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693
Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #693 for Layton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Moses mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Layton and Moses boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons