Layne vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Layne Rank #697

Avi Rank #846

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Layne or Avi more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Layne and Avi mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layne and Avi boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.