Hugh vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Hugh Rank #765

Lance Rank #843

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Hugh or Lance more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Lance mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Lance boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.