Jefferson vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Layne mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Layne boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.