Jimmy vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Jimmy Rank #860

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Lance mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Jimmy and Lance boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.