Laney vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Laney Rank #689
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #689 for Laney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laney ___

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laney

Paisley Beau Hallie Wyatt Sadie

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laney or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Laney at #689 in the United States.

What do Laney and Mae mean?

Laney means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Old French origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Laney and Mae boy or girl names?

Laney is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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