Lance vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Lance Rank #843

Denzel Rank #1,036

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Lance or Denzel more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Lance and Denzel mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Lance and Denzel boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.