Layne vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Layne Rank #697

Conner Rank #785

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Layne or Conner more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Layne and Conner mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Layne and Conner boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.