Lance vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Lance Rank #843

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Lee mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Lance and Lee boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.