Layne vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Layne Rank #697

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Layne or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Layne and Wilson mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Layne and Wilson boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.