Layton vs Murphy

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

Layton Rank #693
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Murphy mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Layton and Murphy boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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