Layne vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Layne Rank #697

Rex Rank #793

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Layne or Rex more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Layne and Rex mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Layne and Rex boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.