Layne vs Reign

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 #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Layne Rank #697

Reign Rank #624

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Reign mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Layne and Reign boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.