Lance vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Lance Rank #843

Curtis Rank #929

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Lance or Curtis more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Lance and Curtis mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Lance and Curtis boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.