Layton vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Layton Rank #693

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Seth mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Layton and Seth boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.