Layne vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Layne Rank #697

Murphy Rank #815

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Layne or Murphy more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Layne and Murphy mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Layne and Murphy boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.