Layne vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Layne Rank #697

Darius Rank #746

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Layne or Darius more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Layne and Darius mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Layne and Darius boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.