Layne vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Layne Rank #697

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Marvin mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Layne and Marvin boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.