Nicholas vs Lane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Lane Rank #261

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Nicholas or Lane more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Lane mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Lane boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Lane is primarily a boy name.