US Popularity Rank: 1066

Origin: British

Meaning: Meadow settlement; Settlement with a leek garden

Layton is a gender-neutral given name of British origin. This interesting name is rooted in the landscape and means "meadow settlement" or "settlement with a leek garden." It originated as a surname in England and was an old Anglo-Saxon name. Though traditionally it is often thought of as a boy's name, Layton has grown in popularity as a great name for a girl, too. Oozing versatility and uniqueness, this name will have baby at home while running through the meadows in no time!