Seth vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Layne Rank #697

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Seth or Layne more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Seth and Layne mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Layne boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.