Layne vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Layne Rank #697

Jefferson Rank #711

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Layne or Jefferson more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Layne and Jefferson mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Layne and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.