Layton vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Layton Rank #693

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Layton or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Shane mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Layton and Shane boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.