Layne vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Layne Rank #697

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Lawrence mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Layne and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.