Layton vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Layton Rank #693

Ray Rank #777

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Layton or Ray more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Layton and Ray mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Layton and Ray boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.