Sam vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sam Rank #652

Layton Rank #693

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Sam or Layton more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Sam and Layton mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Layton boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.