Layne vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Layne Rank #697

Eugene Rank #871

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Layne or Eugene more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Layne and Eugene mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Layne and Eugene boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.