Davis vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Davis Rank #646

Layne Rank #697

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Davis or Layne more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Davis and Layne mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Layne boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.