Leighton vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Douglas mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leighton and Douglas boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.