Jones vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Jones Rank #849

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Lance mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Jones and Lance boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.