Chandler 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
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Popularity Comparison

Chandler Rank #739
Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #739 for Chandler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chandler ___

  • Chandler James
  • Chandler Lee
  • Chandler Grant
  • Chandler Blake
  • Chandler Reed
  • Chandler Scott

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 Chandler

Carter Griffin Sloane Harper Cooper

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandler or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Chandler at #739 in the United States.

What do Chandler and Layton mean?

Chandler means "candle maker or seller" (Old French origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Chandler and Layton boy or girl names?

Chandler is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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