Layne vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Layne Rank #697

Keith Rank #758

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Layne or Keith more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Layne and Keith mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Layne and Keith boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.