Layton vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Layton Rank #693

Wes Rank #745

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Layton or Wes more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Layton and Wes mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Layton and Wes boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.