Lance vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Lance Rank #843

Cedric Rank #945

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Lance or Cedric more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Lance and Cedric mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Lance and Cedric boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.