Leighton

Leighton is a male first name that is occasionally used for girls. It has its origin in an old English, locational surname. The derivation comes either from the Old English word lēac, meaning "leek," or from lēah, which stands for "meadow, clearing," combined with tūn, meaning "village, town, settlement." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "the one from a village with leek gardens" or "the one from the meadow settlement."

What does the name Leighton mean?

The name Leighton, which occurs as both a male and a rare female first name, has its roots in an old English, locational surname. It is composed of the Old English lēac for "leek" or lēah for "meadow, clearing," combined with tūn for "village, town, settlement." Thus, Leighton is interpreted as "the one from a village with leek gardens" or "the one from the meadow settlement." The name is mainly used in the English-speaking world. A well-known bearer of the name is the American actress and singer Leighton Meester. Variants of Leighton include Layton, Leyton, and Lleyton.

Where does the name Leighton come from?

The origin of the name Leighton lies in the Old English language and means "the one from a village with leek gardens" or "the one from the meadow settlement." The components consist of lēac, which means "leek," or lēah, which means "meadow, clearing," combined with tūn, which stands for "village, town, settlement." The name is commonly used in American English.

How do you pronounce Leighton?

Leighton is pronounced approximately like 'Laytn.'

Popularity

Leighton is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Leighton was used as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Regarding global popularity and frequency of Leighton, the latest rankings can be found in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Leigh / Ley

Similar first names

Famous people

• Leighton John Baines (English footballer (FC Everton))
• Leighton Jordan (beauty queen and dancer)
• Leighton Meester (actress)
• Leighton Rees (world champion in darts)