Darren vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Darren Rank #955

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Lance mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Darren and Lance boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.