Lane vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Lane Rank #261

Paul Rank #264

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Lane or Paul more popular?

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Lane and Paul mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Lane and Paul boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.