Lay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lay Name at a Glance

Name	Lay
Meaning	From the meadow farm.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lay means “From the meadow farm”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lay Name Origin

Our database records Lay under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lay

When considering Lay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.