Layson vs Renton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layson

Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,595
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Lay-Lay

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Renton

Boy #6,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the River Ren"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,618
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Renny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layson Rank #6,595
Renton Rank #6,618

Layson is more popular, ranked #6595 vs #6618 for Renton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layson ___

  • Layson James
  • Layson Cole
  • Layson Reed
  • Layson Thomas
  • Layson Grant
  • Layson Blake

Renton ___

  • Renton James
  • Renton Cole
  • Renton Lee
  • Renton Scott
  • Renton Graham
  • Renton Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layson

Mason Lawson Grayson Addison Emerson

If you choose Renton

Trenton Preston Benton Marlowe Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layson or Renton more popular?

Layson is more popular, ranked #6595 compared to Renton at #6618 in the United States.

What do Layson and Renton mean?

Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin). Renton means "settlement on the River Ren" (Old English origin).

Are Layson and Renton boy or girl names?

Layson is primarily a boy name. Renton is primarily a boy name.

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