Lance vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Lance Rank #843

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Houston mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Lance and Houston boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.