Wilson vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wilson Rank #645

Layne Rank #697

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Wilson or Layne more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Layne mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Layne boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.