Names like Layton
If Layton is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from English classics to names with a similar sound. Layton has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Cannon, Boston, Kolton and Leighton.
24 boy names like Layton
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- Cannon#722This name comes from an old English word that referred to a large gun.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Boston#620From the town of BotolphAlso EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Kolton#594Kolton is a variation of Colton, meaning "from the coal town" or "dark town".Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- LeightonFrom the meadow farm or garden town.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Brixton#744From the town of Brixton, England; "Bricca's stone."Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- LangstonFrom the long stone town.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Princeton#653From Princeton, New Jersey; "Prince's Town"Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Westin#689From the western town.Also EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- NixonMeans "son of Nick" or "son of Nicholas."Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- AxtonAxton means "Axe Town" or "Stone Town".Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Dutton#779From a town on a hill, or dusty town.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Kingston#204It means "king's town" or "royal settlement."Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- JudsonSon of Judd; Descendant of JordanAlso EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Winston#382From a surname meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town."Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Benson#279This name means 'son of Ben'.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Houston#675From the settlement or town of Hugh; also a family name.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Leland#494From the meadow land.Also EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Ryland#706From the rye land or island.Also EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- LandynFrom the long hill or clearing.Also English2 syllables
- Bryson#152This name comes from an old English surname.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Greyson#149Son of the gray-haired one.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- WessonWesson means "son of Wes." Wes is usually short for Wesley, so it essentially means "son…Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- Barron#790Comes from the noble title 'baron,' carrying a sense of nobility and high rank.Also EnglishSame “-on” ending
- EdisonSon of Edward, wealthy guardAlso EnglishSame “-on” ending
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- What names are similar to Layton?
- Names with a similar style to Layton include Cannon, Boston, Kolton, Leighton, Brixton and Langston.
- How are these names matched to Layton?
- Each name is compared with Layton on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Layton has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other English names are like Layton?
- Cannon, Boston, Kolton, Leighton and Brixton share Layton's English roots.