Benny vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Benny Rank #892

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Lance mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Benny and Lance boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.