Tayton vs Wilkes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Tayton Rank #4,513
Wilkes Rank #4,387

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 vs #4513 for Tayton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tayton ___

  • Tayton James
  • Tayton Lee
  • Tayton Cole
  • Tayton Blake
  • Tayton Reed
  • Tayton Grant

Wilkes ___

  • Wilkes James
  • Wilkes Henry
  • Wilkes August
  • Wilkes Thomas
  • Wilkes Edward
  • Wilkes Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tayton

Braxton Paxton Layton Avery Peyton

If you choose Wilkes

Beckett Sloane Forrest Blanche Merritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tayton or Wilkes more popular?

Wilkes is more popular, ranked #4387 compared to Tayton at #4513 in the United States.

What do Tayton and Wilkes mean?

Tayton means "modern coinage; possibly town settlement" (American English origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are Tayton and Wilkes boy or girl names?

Tayton is primarily a boy name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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