Lance vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Lance Rank #843

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Chris mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Lance and Chris boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.