Layne vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Layne Rank #697

Dillon Rank #870

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Layne or Dillon more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Layne and Dillon mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Layne and Dillon boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.