Leighton vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Leighton Rank #395
Mae Rank #530

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 vs #530 for Mae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leighton or Mae more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Mae mean?

Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Leighton and Mae boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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