Layne vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Layne Rank #697

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Seth mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Layne and Seth boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.