Lance vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Lance Rank #843

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Gideon mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.