Layton vs Quentin

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
Quentin Rank #789

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #789 for Quentin.

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

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Quentin more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Layton and Quentin mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Layton and Quentin boy or girl names?

Layton is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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