Layton vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Layton Rank #693

Nelson Rank #778

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Layton or Nelson more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Layton and Nelson mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Layton and Nelson boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.