Layne vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Layne Rank #697

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Phillip mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Layne and Phillip boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.