Layton vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #693
Total SSA Count: 389
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kasen Dominick Taylor Roy

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Brycen Harry Randy Amias

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Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693

Ricky Rank #830

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Ricky more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Layton and Ricky mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Layton and Ricky boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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