Lance vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Lance Rank #843

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Edison mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Lance and Edison boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.