Nelson vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nelson Rank #778

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Layton mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nelson and Layton boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.