Laney vs Helen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laney

Girl #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Girl #424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

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Laney Rank #689

Helen Rank #424

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 vs #689 for Laney.

Is Laney or Helen more popular?

Helen is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Laney at #689 in the United States.

What do Laney and Helen mean?

Laney means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Old French origin). Helen means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Laney and Helen boy or girl names?

Laney is primarily a girl name. Helen is primarily a girl name.