Hugh vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hugh Rank #765

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Layne mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Layne boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.