Houston vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Houston Rank #704

Lance Rank #843

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Houston or Lance more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Houston and Lance mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Houston and Lance boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.