Lance vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Lance Rank #843

Dane Rank #882

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Lance or Dane more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Lance and Dane mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Lance and Dane boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.