Lance vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Lance Rank #843

Kannon Rank #985

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Lance or Kannon more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Lance and Kannon mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Lance and Kannon boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.