Lance vs Eddie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

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Lance Rank #843

Eddie Rank #943

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Lance or Eddie more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Lance and Eddie mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Lance and Eddie boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.