Layne vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Layne Rank #697

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Mac mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Layne and Mac boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.