Brendan vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Lance mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Brendan and Lance boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.