Lance vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Lance Rank #843

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Jefferson mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Lance and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.