Layton vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layton ___

  • Layton James
  • Layton Cole
  • Layton Reid
  • Layton Blake
  • Layton Hayes
  • Layton Allen

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Liam mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Layton and Liam boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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