Lance vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Lance Rank #843

Jerry Rank #868

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Lance or Jerry more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Lance and Jerry mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Jerry boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.