Lance vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Lance Rank #843

Brendan Rank #1,013

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Lance or Brendan more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Lance and Brendan mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Lance and Brendan boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.