Lance vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Lance Rank #843

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Clark mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Lance and Clark boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.