Morgan vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Morgan Rank #532

Layne Rank #697

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Morgan or Layne more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Layne mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Morgan and Layne boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.