Emory vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emory Rank #330
Layton Rank #693

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

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 Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Layton more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Emory and Layton mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Emory and Layton boy or girl names?

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

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