Jayden 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

Jayden Rank #59
Layton Rank #693

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayden ___

  • Jayden James
  • Jayden Michael
  • Jayden Alexander
  • Jayden Lee
  • Jayden Scott
  • Jayden Ryan

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 Jayden

Aiden Brayden Kaylee McKenzie Tyler

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayden or Layton more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Layton mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jayden and Layton boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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