Lance vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lance Rank #843

Ira Rank #978

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Lance or Ira more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Lance and Ira mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Ira boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.