Peter vs Lane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Lane Rank #261

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

Is Peter or Lane more popular?

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

What do Peter and Lane mean?

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

Are Peter and Lane boy or girl names?

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