Scott vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Scott Rank #566

Layton Rank #693

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Scott or Layton more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Scott and Layton mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Layton boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.