Layton vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Layton Rank #693

Murphy Rank #815

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Layton or Murphy more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Layton and Murphy mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Layton and Murphy boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.