Layton: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From an English place name, most often explained as 'meadow settlement,' though some instances trace to 'leek enclosure' instead
Origin
English (place name)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
LAY-tun

Layton is an English (place name) boy's name meaning “from an English place name, most often explained as 'meadow settlement,' though some instances trace to 'leek enclosure' instead”.

Meaning & Origin of Layton

Meaning: From an English place name, most often explained as 'meadow settlement,' though some instances trace to 'leek enclosure' instead.

Origin: English (place name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Layton

LAY-tunIPA /ˈleɪtən/

Popularity of Layton

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