Layton vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Layton Rank #693

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Sam mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layton and Sam boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.