Layton
Meaning
"herb farm, meadow settlement"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #693
- Total SSA Count
- 389
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lay, Layt, Layty
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"herb farm, meadow settlement"
Origin: Old English
"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"
Origin: Welsh
Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #693 for Layton.
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Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.
Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).
Layton is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a girl name.