Lance vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lance Rank #843

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Ben mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Ben boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.