Drake vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dra, Dry, Drie

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

Drake Rank #662
Layton Rank #693

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drake ___

  • Drake Alexander
  • Drake James
  • Drake William
  • Drake Michael
  • Drake Thomas
  • Drake Owen

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 Drake

Chase Blake Logan Stella Piper

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake or Layton more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Drake and Layton mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Drake and Layton boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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