Garrett vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Garrett Rank #563

Layne Rank #697

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Garrett or Layne more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Layne mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Garrett and Layne boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.