Benedict vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Benedict Rank #915

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benedict or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Lance mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Benedict and Lance boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.