Lance vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Lance Rank #843

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Briar mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Lance and Briar boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.