Byron vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Byron Rank #884

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Layne mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Byron and Layne boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.