Esperanza vs Laycen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laycen

Boy #32,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern variant; to heal (via Jason/Jace connection)"

Origin: Modern American / Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,023
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lay, Lace

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esperanza Rank #1,017
Laycen Rank #32,023

Esperanza is more popular, ranked #1017 vs #32023 for Laycen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esperanza ___

  • Esperanza Maria
  • Esperanza Luz
  • Esperanza Carmen
  • Esperanza Rosa
  • Esperanza Dolores
  • Esperanza Isabel

Laycen ___

  • Laycen James
  • Laycen Cole
  • Laycen Reid
  • Laycen Blake
  • Laycen Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esperanza

Miguel Carmen Rodrigo Lourdes Alejandro

If you choose Laycen

Bryson Casen Hadley Jett Raegan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esperanza or Laycen more popular?

Esperanza is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Laycen at #32023 in the United States.

What do Esperanza and Laycen mean?

Esperanza means "hope" (Latin origin). Laycen means "modern variant; to heal (via Jason/Jace connection)" (Modern American / Greek Iason origin).

Are Esperanza and Laycen boy or girl names?

Esperanza is primarily a girl name. Laycen is primarily a boy name.

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