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Layron

Quick answerLayron is a modern English name derived from the combination of "Lar" (Roman household god) and the suffix "-on," meaning "of or relating to the household spirits" or alternatively a variant of "Laurence" from the Latin "Laurentius" (from Laurentum).

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,601
TrendVintage
Peak year1925
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,378

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Layron

Layron is a modern English name derived from the combination of "Lar" (Roman household god) and the suffix "-on," meaning "of or relating to the household spirits" or alternatively a variant of "Laurence" from the Latin "Laurentius" (from Laurentum).

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Etymology

Layron is a modern English name derived from the combination of "Lar" (Roman household god) and the suffix "-on," meaning "of or relating to the household spirits" or alternatively a variant of "Laurence" from the Latin "Laurentius" (from Laurentum). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States from the late 20th century onward, with no significant historical or religious tradition beyond contemporary usage.

Layron currently ranks #4,601 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.

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