Layton vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Layton Rank #693

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Porter mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Layton and Porter boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.