Ray vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Ray Rank #777

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Layne mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Layne boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.