Lance vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Lance Rank #843

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Forest mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Lance and Forest boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.