Lee vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Layton mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Layton boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.