Layton vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Layton Rank #693

Rex Rank #793

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Layton or Rex more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Layton and Rex mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Layton and Rex boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.