Keith vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Keith Rank #758

Lance Rank #843

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Keith or Lance more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Keith and Lance mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Keith and Lance boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.