Heath vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

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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Heath Rank #852

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Layne mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Heath and Layne boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.