Lance vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Lance Rank #843

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Harry mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lance and Harry boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.