Layne vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Layne Rank #697

Duke Rank #710

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Layne or Duke more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Layne and Duke mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Layne and Duke boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.