Layton vs Melvin

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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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layton Rank #693
Melvin Rank #876

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #876 for Melvin.

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

Melvin ___

  • Melvin James
  • Melvin Ray
  • Melvin Lee
  • Melvin Wayne
  • Melvin Dean
  • Melvin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Melvin more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Layton and Melvin mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Layton and Melvin boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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