Harlem vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Harlem Rank #1,015

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Harlem or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Lance mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Harlem and Lance boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.