Lance vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Lance Rank #843

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Darius mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Lance and Darius boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.