Drake vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Drake Rank #662

Layne Rank #697

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Drake or Layne more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Drake and Layne mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Drake and Layne boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.