Dillon vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

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Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#697
Total SSA Count
387
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laie, Laykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

Layne ___

  • Layne Michael
  • Layne Thomas
  • Layne Robert
  • Layne Edward
  • Layne Allen
  • Layne Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Layne

Cole Blythe River Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Layne mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Layne boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.

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