Lance vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Lance Rank #843

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Drake mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Lance and Drake boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.