Leyton
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leyton
Leyton derives from Old English "leah" (meadow) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement in the meadow" or "meadow town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association, though it has gained popularity as a given name since the 20th century.
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Etymology
Leyton derives from Old English "leah" (meadow) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement in the meadow" or "meadow town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association, though it has gained popularity as a given name since the 20th century.
Leyton currently ranks #2,436 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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