Layne vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #697
Total SSA Count: 387
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Layne Rank #697

Edison Rank #828

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layne or Edison more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Layne and Edison mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Layne and Edison boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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