Layne vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Layne Rank #697

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Donovan mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Layne and Donovan boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.