Wilson vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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Wilson Rank #645

Layton Rank #693

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Wilson or Layton more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Layton mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Layton boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.