Layne vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

✓ All Clear

Layne Rank #697

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Rio mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Layne and Rio boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.