Amelia vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#693
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layt, Layty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Layton Rank #693

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Layton ___

  • Layton James
  • Layton Cole
  • Layton Reid
  • Layton Blake
  • Layton Hayes
  • Layton Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Layton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Layton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Layton boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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