Lane vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Lane Rank #261

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Lane or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Lane and Peter mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Lane and Peter boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.