Lee vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Layne mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Layne boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.