Layne vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Layne Rank #697

Ray Rank #777

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Layne or Ray more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Layne and Ray mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Layne and Ray boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.