Leighton vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Genesis Rank #1,149

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Leighton or Genesis more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Genesis mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Leighton and Genesis boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.