River vs Lane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Lane Rank #261

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

Is River or Lane more popular?

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

What do River and Lane mean?

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

Are River and Lane boy or girl names?

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