Layton vs Peyton

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
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Peyton mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Layton and Peyton boy or girl names?

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

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