Wes vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wes Rank #745

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Layton mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wes and Layton boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.