Adele vs Laney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Girl #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#799
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Delly

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Laney

Girl #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#689
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lane

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #799
Laney Rank #689

Laney is more popular, ranked #689 vs #799 for Adele.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adele ___

  • Adele Rose
  • Adele Grace
  • Adele Marie
  • Adele Louise
  • Adele Claire
  • Adele Jane

Laney ___

  • Laney Mae
  • Laney Grace
  • Laney Rose
  • Laney Claire
  • Laney Beth
  • Laney Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adele

Eloise Vivienne Celine Hugo Marcel

If you choose Laney

Paisley Beau Hallie Wyatt Sadie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Laney more popular?

Laney is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Adele at #799 in the United States.

What do Adele and Laney mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Laney means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Adele and Laney boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a girl name. Laney is primarily a girl name.

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