Layne vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Layne Rank #697

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Madden mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Layne and Madden boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.