Layne vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Layne Rank #697

Alec Rank #880

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Layne or Alec more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Layne and Alec mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Layne and Alec boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.