Lance vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Lance Rank #843

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Duke mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Lance and Duke boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.