Layne vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Layne Rank #697
Trey Rank #790

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #790 for Trey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layne ___

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

Trey ___

  • Trey James
  • Trey Michael
  • Trey Allen
  • Trey Davis
  • Trey Hunter
  • Trey William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Trey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layne or Trey more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Layne and Trey mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Layne and Trey boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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