Lane vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Lane Rank #261

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Lane or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Lane and River mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Lane and River boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.