Layne vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Layne Rank #697

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Layton mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Layne and Layton boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.