Layton vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Layton Rank #693

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Roy mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Layton and Roy boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.