Layne vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Layne Rank #697

Robin Rank #809

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Layne or Robin more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Layne and Robin mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Layne and Robin boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.