Layne vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Layne Rank #697

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Samson mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layne and Samson boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.