Layne vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Layne Rank #697

Clyde Rank #728

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Layne or Clyde more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Layne and Clyde mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Layne and Clyde boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.