Layton vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Layton Rank #693

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Richard mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Layton and Richard boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.