Lance vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Lance Rank #843

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Cal mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Lance and Cal boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.