Keith vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Keith Rank #758

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Layne mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Layne boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.