Lance vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lance Rank #843

Darren Rank #955

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Lance or Darren more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Lance and Darren mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lance and Darren boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.