Lance vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Lance Rank #843

Avi Rank #846

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Lance or Avi more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Lance and Avi mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Avi boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.