Paul vs Lane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Lane Rank #261

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

Is Paul or Lane more popular?

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

What do Paul and Lane mean?

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

Are Paul and Lane boy or girl names?

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