Lane vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Lane Rank #261

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Lane or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Lane and Declan mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lane and Declan boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.