Cason vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cas, Case

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Cason Rank #859
Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #859 for Cason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cason ___

  • Cason James
  • Cason Lee
  • Cason Michael
  • Cason Thomas
  • Cason Wyatt
  • Cason Cole

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 Cason

Mason Grayson Carson Hudson Avery

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Layton mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cason and Layton boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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