Layne vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Layne Rank #697

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Drew mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Layne and Drew boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.