Lane vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Lane Rank #261

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Lane or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Lane and August mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Lane and August boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.