Dennis vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dennis Rank #708

Lance Rank #843

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Dennis or Lance more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Lance mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dennis and Lance boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.