Layne vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Layne Rank #697

Evander Rank #773

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #773 for Evander.

Is Layne or Evander more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Layne and Evander mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Layne and Evander boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.