Leighton vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Heath mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Leighton and Heath boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.