Anders vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Anders Rank #835

Lance Rank #843

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Anders or Lance more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Anders and Lance mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Anders and Lance boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.