Meadow settlement or town by the river Lea
Derived from Old English, this name originally served as a place name. It combines 'leac' (meaning leek or meadow) or the river name 'Lea' with 'tun' (meaning settlement or enclosure).
About 56 boys were named Leyton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian former world No. 1 tennis player
Professional English football club based in London
The same feel as Leyton — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
