Lance vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lance Rank #843

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Jake mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Jake boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.