Lance vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Lance Rank #843

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Mac mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lance and Mac boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.