Bode vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Bode Rank #805

Lance Rank #843

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Bode or Lance more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Bode and Lance mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Bode and Lance boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.