Phillip vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Phillip Rank #627

Layne Rank #697

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Phillip or Layne more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Layne mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Phillip and Layne boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.