Lance vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Lance Rank #843

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Derrick mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lance and Derrick boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.