Dash vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dash Rank #969

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Lance mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dash and Lance boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.