Nathan vs Layson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

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Nathan Rank #62

Layson Rank #6,595

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Nathan or Layson more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Layson mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Nathan and Layson boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.