Layton vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Layton Rank #693

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Scott mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Layton and Scott boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.